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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
we have a strong commitment to community banks, and we have, in fact, recently increased our schedule of direct meetings with the Board with representatives of community banks.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke reaffirms commitment to supporting community banks through increased engagement.

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