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Jack Reed: “We do not want to subsidize the risk. We do not want the bailout.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
We do not want to subsidize the risk. We do not want the bailout.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the need to avoid subsidizing risky banking practices.

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