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Bob Corker: But isn't the major debate before us today whether we go ahead and address the losses now, get our banking system on a…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
But isn't the major debate before us today whether we go ahead and address the losses now, get our banking system on a firm footing, and allow people to invest in common shares that they know are going to grow, allow these banks to begin making loans?
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker emphasizes the urgency of addressing bank losses to restore lending.

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