Geithner-don't declare victory too soon in crisis

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday the government had to beware declaring victory too soon after managing to avert complete financial collapse by bailing out the nation's banks.

"History suggests that exiting too soon from policies designed to contain a financial crisis can significantly prolong an economic downturn," he said in prepared remarks for delivery to a Congressional panel that oversees the Troubled Asset Relief ...