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There is no way to stabilize the markets other than through government intervention.

Henry Paulson

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Henry Paulson
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: March 28
Banker
Former United States Secretary Of The Treasury
Investment Banker
Politician
Palm Beach
Florida
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Markets
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