Nydia Velázquez actually said...

While I said at the time, and continue to understand that short selling has legitimate purposes, I also said that too often, I have seen the strategy used against working individuals and families, first, against Puerto Rico, and now here with the GameStop craze.

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Velazquez discusses the negative impact of short selling on individuals and families.

03/16/2021

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