The public is losing faith in Congress' ability to act and act quickly to turn this economy around. Frankly, I don't blame them.
Mike Thompson: “The public is losing faith in Congress' ability to act and act quickly to turn this economy around. Frankly, I don't…”
On the recordJune 7, 2012
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Thompson acknowledges public frustration with Congress's inaction on economic issues.
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