And that's a major reason why things are the way they are today.

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No one quite knows why things are the way they are.

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We make excuses for why things have to be the way they are.

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And that's why even though there is some resistance on Wall Street from those who would prefer to keep things the way they are, we will pass the reforms necessary to protect consumers, investors, and the entire financial system.

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