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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
We cannot afford to wait until the markets lose confidence in the conduct of our financial affairs.
Said by
Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke warns against delaying action on financial issues.

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