For example, swaps were created on Enron's balance sheet that would compensate the buyer of assets in the event of an unexpected loss.

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In that event, the Fed would have to rapidly contract its balance sheet in order to avoid an inflationary outcome.

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We believe the terms of the transaction are attractive and have planned for this event by taking a number of financial steps to prepare our balance sheet.

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