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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
It is our responsibility, our duty, to balance the needs and the rights, the rights of consumers and the needs of those in the financial services community.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Al Green highlights the importance of balancing consumer rights and financial service needs.

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