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Jack Reed: “The taxpayer had to step in because there wasn't enough capital in the private sector to cover the risks”

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

Editor's note · Context

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

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