Barack Obama actually said...

So we're going to do everything we can to deal with these specific bonuses. And I know Washington is all in a tizzy and everybody is pointing fingers at each other and saying it's their fault, the Democrats' fault, the Republicans' fault. Listen. I'll take responsibility. I'm the President.

Context

Obama acknowledges the controversy surrounding AIG bonuses and takes responsibility as President.

03/17/2009

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