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Bob Menendez: When I make a mistake, I have to pay for my mistakes. And when they make a mistake... I have to pay for their mistakes.

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
When I make a mistake, I have to pay for my mistakes. And when they make a mistake... I have to pay for their mistakes.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez reflects on public frustration with financial institutions not facing consequences.

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