On the recordMarch 2, 2009
We have already seen the stresses we saw in September. In September, we saw AIG and Lehman and other financial firms under great pressure.
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congress.govWe have already seen the stresses we saw in September. In September, we saw AIG and Lehman and other financial firms under great pressure.
Bernanke discusses the financial pressures affecting the economy and their global implications.
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