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Gary Ackerman: “You have single-handedly defused the American public of any sense of confidence in our financial markets if you are the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
You have single-handedly defused the American public of any sense of confidence in our financial markets if you are the watchdogs. You have totally and thoroughly failed in your mission. Don't you get it?

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Ackerman criticizes the SEC for failing to protect investors and maintain confidence in financial markets.

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