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Kit Bond: “I have been wondering. After we agreed to the TARP program to buy troubled assets, I have seen us buying a lot of…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
I have been wondering. After we agreed to the TARP program to buy troubled assets, I have seen us buying a lot of troubled banks, troubled auto companies, and if you are finally buying down some troubled assets, it is about time.
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Kit Bond
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Bond expresses concern about the TARP program's focus on banks and auto companies.

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