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On the recordDecember 2, 2009
I do agree with that. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are particular problems and issues have to be addressed.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke acknowledges the need to address issues with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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