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Congressman Gives SEC Attorney Hell in Madoff Hearings

Rep. Ackerman to SEC attorney: "Your value to the American people is worthless."

February 4, 2009 |

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"Our economy is in crisis, Mr. Vollmer. We thought the enemy was Mr. Madoff. I think it's you." -- Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY)

More like this please. Check out the video from the Madoff hearings below (h/t TPM):

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