On the recordDecember 21, 2008
Well, I think first of all, there's a lot of responsibility that rests with Washington and passing a plan that really did not have these accountability provisions in it.
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transcripts.cnn.comWell, I think first of all, there's a lot of responsibility that rests with Washington and passing a plan that really did not have these accountability provisions in it.
Gergen discusses the lack of accountability measures in the bailout plan.
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