On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
my view is that that is an extraordinarily counterproductive statement to make in this market and will have a massively chilling effect on the willingness of private capital to participate.
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congress.govmy view is that that is an extraordinarily counterproductive statement to make in this market and will have a massively chilling effect on the willingness of private capital to participate.
Gregg criticizes calls for nationalization of financial institutions, arguing it deters private investment.
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