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Marcy Kaptur

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Marcy Carolyn Kaptur is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. She is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress. Kaptur has focused on various issues throughout her tenure, including healthcare, economic development, and veterans' affairs. Her commitment to her constituents is evident in her advocacy for policies that support working families and promote job growth in Ohio.

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Oct 19, 2009

They should be leaders in helping our country dig its way out of this financial mess that we're in. But they're part of the problem, not part of the solution.

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Oct 19, 2009

I think we need a whole new set of people. In fact, I would support legislation to not allow any of these executives who have been involved in these terrible, terrible schemes to have any relationship with the federal government or do…

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Oct 19, 2009

We need very diligent investigation, because control fraud is a distinct possibility in many of the securitization schemes that were developed.

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Oct 19, 2009

If that's what it takes, they certainly made a mess of it. I think we need a whole new set of people, in fact.

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Oct 19, 2009

We need very diligent investigation. Because control fraud is a distinct possibility in many of the securitization schemes that were developed.

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Oct 19, 2009

We need a country that changes its values from one of greed and excess to a culture of responsibility and prudence.

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Oct 19, 2009

There is a culture of greed and excess that operates at the highest levels.

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Oct 19, 2009

Well, because America needs it right now. And I think they should be leaders. They should try to make up to the country some of the -- for some of the damage that they have done.

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Jul 8, 2009

If you think there is a recession going on in 48 States, come visit Michigan and Ohio.

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