On the recordJune 21, 2016
Do you see a need to benefit the Goldman Sachs CEOs of the world and pay them more than the small, local banks on Main Street where my constituents have to invest their money?
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congress.govDo you see a need to benefit the Goldman Sachs CEOs of the world and pay them more than the small, local banks on Main Street where my constituents have to invest their money?
Garrett questions the prioritization of Wall Street over local banks in monetary policy.
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