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Larry Combest: We certainly do not want to repeat that crisis which impacted the economies of even the largest U.S. cities.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
We certainly do not want to repeat that crisis which impacted the economies of even the largest U.S. cities.
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Larry Combest
Texas

Editor's note · Context

Warning against the risks of returning to asset-based lending without crop insurance.

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