David Gergen: “This is $700 billion for rich people to bail them out for their…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2008

This is $700 billion for rich people to bail them out for their mistakes.

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Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen's commentary on public perception of the bailout as benefiting the wealthy.

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David Gergen: “This is $700 billion for rich people to bail them out for their mistakes.”