Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 23, 2009
Your business has failed. You failed. Your shareholders are wiped out.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes accountability for failing businesses without taxpayer bailouts.

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