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Jack Reed: “In fact, my sense is you are arguing that this is really what he should be doing because of his obligations under the…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
In fact, my sense is you are arguing that this is really what he should be doing because of his obligations under the present law to, you know, stabilize and to recover as much assets and be as businesslike as possible.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the conservator's responsibilities under current law.

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