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On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
the taxpayer had to step in because there wasn't enough capital in the private sector to cover the risks
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed discusses the need for taxpayer intervention due to insufficient capital during the crisis.

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