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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
The Dodd-Frank Act is a major step forward for financial regulation in the United States.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the significance of the Dodd-Frank Act for financial regulation.

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