04/09/2009
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"We do not believe that this should harm the company or negatively affect it."
"While Americans have a responsibility to live within their means and pay what they owe, credit card companies have a responsibility to set rules that are fair and transparent."
"the government's goal is not to be a lender or an equity holder of any company for any longer than is absolutely necessary."
"I hereby delegate to you the functions conferred upon the President by sections 603-604 and 699 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act."