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Bob Bennett: If the definition is clear and accurate, then the reaction on the part of the CEOs of the company will be, 'We want to…

On the recordJuly 22, 2009
If the definition is clear and accurate, then the reaction on the part of the CEOs of the company will be, 'We want to avoid being stigmatized,' and the whole thing will be self-policing.
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Bob Bennett
Republican · Utah

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Bennett suggests a clear definition of systemic risk will encourage self-regulation among companies.

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