Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
When self-interest and market discipline break down, we hope that the safety net of regulators will guide us out of the storm.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed expresses hope in regulators during times of market failure.

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