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On the recordSeptember 29, 2010
I think it is moving in a very productive direction. It has strengthened capital, raised capital requirements, improved the quality of capital which is very important.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke assesses Basel III positively for strengthening banking stability.

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