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Exit Interview: Barney Frank on Successes, Regrets, Future

Season 2012 Episode 3610 | 7m 12s

Continuing our series of conversations with retiring lawmakers, economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass. Known for his sharp intellect and blunt style, Frank reflects on his successes in financial reform, says he wishes he had come out earlier as a gay man and his plans to write two books.

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