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On the recordOctober 3, 2011
I would just simply suggest that during the financial crisis you acted very, very boldly--$16 trillion in revolving loans.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders points out the bold actions taken during the financial crisis to advocate for similar actions now.

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