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On the recordSeptember 23, 2009
Am I glad that we had to spend this money? No. Do I share the anger and frustration that many Americans felt and continue to feel that Wall Street greed and regulatory neglect left taxpayers on the hook? Absolutely.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed expressed regret over spending taxpayer money due to Wall Street issues.

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