Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
But there was picking and choosing between winner and loser here. You picked Bear Stearns to save and you let Lehman Brothers go down the tubes.
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Jim Bunning

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the selective bailout decisions during the financial crisis.

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