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Meaning
The speaker is saying that many people in the country do not understand basic money matters. The point is that this problem exists even among people who have gone through college.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Henry Paulson.
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About Henry Paulson
Henry Merritt “Hank” Paulson Jr. is an American investment banker and financier. He served as the 74th United States secretary of the treasury from 2006 to 2009, after leading Goldman Sachs as chairman and chief executive officer. Before entering government, Paulson built his career in high finance at Goldman Sachs, where he held the firm’s top leadership roles. He is known for his work in investment banking and for his time at the Treasury Department.
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