I would simply say that it has been pointed out again and again here, this does not prevent a buyout. Perhaps a buyout is proper, but it should happen not with taxpayer funds, but with industry funds. So this simply protects the taxpayer.
Discussing the use of taxpayer funds in potential buyouts during a committee meeting.
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I do hope that somebody runs to remind Republicans what it means to be conservative and to remind the country what it means to be decent, as well.
We need to make clear that that is inconsistent with democratic values and inconsistent with commitments that have been made.
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