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Tim Geithner: The big mistake countries make in financial crises is they put the brakes on too early. They don't keep at it until…

On the recordApril 1, 2009
The big mistake countries make in financial crises is they put the brakes on too early. They don't keep at it until recovery is firmly established. And the world needs to see that kind of sustained commitment.
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Tim Geithner
New York

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Treasury Secretary Geithner emphasizes the importance of sustained economic commitment during financial crises.

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