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On the recordJune 5, 2012
To restore confidence in our financial system after the crisis, we need more, not less, scrutiny of Wall Street's activities.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for increased scrutiny on Wall Street post-crisis.

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