Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 24, 2008
I've always been committed to the principle that it's not the duty of government to bail out and reward those who act irresponsibly, whether they're big banks or small borrowers.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain discusses his stance against government bailouts in response to the housing crisis.

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