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Ben Bernanke: “I think it is very appropriate to begin winding it down.”

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
I think it is very appropriate to begin winding it down.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke supports winding down the TARP program as it has served its purpose.

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