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On the recordDecember 2, 2009
It is imperative, the most important thing that Congress can do is find a way to solve the 'too big to fail' problem.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the need for Congress to address the 'too big to fail' issue.

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