Political Quotes

Luis Gutiérrez: “It is a rather silly claim to say, well, we just used the depositors' money or the investors' money to pay the dividends…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
It is a rather silly claim to say, well, we just used the depositors' money or the investors' money to pay the dividends and the bonuses...
Said by
Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of banks using taxpayer money for dividends instead of repaying taxpayers.

Share

More from Luis Gutiérrez

Jun 15, 2021

Pass the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act as soon as possible and together we can help make America a more perfect Union.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2021

We are natural born U.S. citizens and want an equal seat at the table in the federal government that writes and implements the laws that we live under.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2021

If you really believe in democracy, justice, government by the consent of the governed, you must not hesitate any further or give any more excuses.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2021

A majority of voters in Puerto Rico have requested statehood, now Congress must respond by officially offering it and allowing voters on the island to ratify their choice in a binding vote.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation