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On the recordMay 19, 2009
In the rush to address concerns facing the institutions that are too big to fail in this crisis, we must not forget about the threat posed by those that many may well prove to be too small to survive.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer warns against neglecting smaller banks during the financial crisis response.

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