And if it pays too little, banks could still fail.

VOA: special.2009.01.30

The Fed is taking on a serious risk in doing this because these assets that it takes on in exchange for Treasury securities could fail.

美联储这样做很有风险,因为这些他们作为国库证券交换来的,资产可能是个烂摊子。

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It paints a grim picture and says the allied mission could fail without more resources.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25