Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2009
It troubles me that banks have received billions of dollars without having to demonstrate that they've increased lending.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over TARP funds not leading to increased bank lending.

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