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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
Frankly, it is like having a pizza. You don't have more pizza if you cut it into slices; you still have the same amount of money.
Said by
Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott compares asset pooling to slicing a pizza to illustrate financial principles.

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