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Richard Shelby: I believe one of the primary failings of the recent bailouts of the GSEs, AIG, and Bear Stearns was the intent of…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2009
I believe one of the primary failings of the recent bailouts of the GSEs, AIG, and Bear Stearns was the intent of protecting any creditors from losses.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby critiques the bailouts for protecting creditors from losses.

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