Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 22, 2008
This is $700 billion for rich people to bail them out for their mistakes.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

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

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