On the recordJuly 17, 2013
Let me just say that we are quite aware of these portfolios, and we are addressing them in at least two ways.
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congress.govLet me just say that we are quite aware of these portfolios, and we are addressing them in at least two ways.
Bernanke assures that they are monitoring banks' risky portfolios and taking action.
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