I think that will be--that is a necessary thing not just to protect the taxpayer, but to make sure that the Government's role in the financial system is not sustained beyond a point that is necessary.
Tim Geithner: “I think that will be--that is a necessary thing not just to protect the taxpayer, but to make sure that the Government's…”
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Geithner emphasizes the importance of government repayment and limiting its financial role.
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