it is very important that we let the world know, the American people know, that we will take whatever action necessary to help prevent the kind of failure that would cause systemic damage to our system
Tim Geithner: “it is very important that we let the world know, the American people know, that we will take whatever action necessary…”
On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
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Geithner emphasizes the need for action to prevent systemic financial failures.
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