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On the recordJune 9, 2009
the American taxpayers want to be out of these companies as soon as possible, 'as soon as practicable' is the language that you have used
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet emphasizes the urgency for taxpayers to exit from government-supported companies.

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