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On the recordMay 19, 2009
I believe that had the Treasury... exercised different judgment and proceeded in a more deliberative and measured manner, the most severe aspects of this financial crisis could very well likely have been avoided.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer suggests a more cautious approach could have mitigated the financial crisis.

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