Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
Such neglect allowed for and even encouraged a problem that began in the subprime mortgage market to spread throughout our Nation.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer blames regulatory neglect for the financial crisis.

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