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On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
Explicit guarantee with firm regulatory standards avoids the challenges that Mr. Wallison was speaking to.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the need for explicit guarantees to prevent regulatory challenges.

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