I understand how mad everybody is about this AIG bonus business. I understand that, as I said before, I'm mad. And even though I didn't draw up these AIG contracts, my White House didn't, it's my responsibility to fix the system.
Barack Obama: “I understand how mad everybody is about this AIG bonus business. I understand that, as I said before, I'm mad. And even…”
On the recordMarch 18, 2009
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Obama acknowledges public anger over AIG bonuses and asserts his responsibility to address the issue.
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