Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 15, 2010
So often, we are coming into the story down the road when it has exploded.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the need for early analysis of systemic risks in financial institutions.

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