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On the recordDecember 1, 2008
I believe that an intervention will happen either legislatively or from the administration. I think it's pretty clear that bankruptcy is not an option.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Nancy Pelosi discusses the need for quick legislative action on the bailout for Detroit, stating that bankruptcy is not a viable solution.

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