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On the recordMay 11, 2011
I cannot say with certainty, but I think there is good reason to be concerned about it.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke expresses uncertainty about the effectiveness of the Durbin amendment for community banks.

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