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On the recordJuly 28, 2015
While reforming the Bankruptcy Code may prove to be useful, I am not sure that bankruptcy alone will be enough to successfully resolve the complex, interconnected financial institutions without disrupting financial stability and the global economy.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley expresses doubts about bankruptcy alone resolving complex financial institution issues.

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