Political Quotes

On the recordMay 24, 2011
if you put all your eggs in one basket, you better watch that basket.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke used a Mark Twain quote to emphasize the need for caution in financial risk management.

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