Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
I think that tells you that there is something wrong with the banking system as it is operating today.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley highlights issues in the current banking system's lending practices.

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