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On the recordMay 9, 2011
Yes. It is kind of the beginning of a much more in-depth conversation. Thank you.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley acknowledges the importance of the discussion on financial institutions' risks.

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