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On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
It does certainly say to us we are a long ways from getting there if we are that concerned about any form of shakiness in these large banks.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights ongoing concerns about the stability of large banks.

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