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On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
I think some of the problems with the Basel II, particularly, were the ability to rely exclusively on credit ratings for securitized products.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed discusses issues with Basel II and credit ratings.

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