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On the recordNovember 17, 2009
Taxpayers were the ultimate funder of the liability. That, we cannot permit to happen again.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Conrad emphasizes the need to prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts in future financial crises.

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