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Jim Bunning: One of the causes of the recession is the American people don't believe you or anybody sitting here is telling them the…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
One of the causes of the recession is the American people don't believe you or anybody sitting here is telling them the truth.
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Jim Bunning

Editor's note · Context

Bunning emphasizes public distrust in government transparency during the recession.

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