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Charles E. Schumer: “The administration is approaching an unprecedented step, but, unfortunately, we are living in unprecedented times.…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2008
The administration is approaching an unprecedented step, but, unfortunately, we are living in unprecedented times. Hearing of these plans, you have to stop and catch your breath. But, upon reflections, the alternatives are much worse.

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Schumer comments on the government's bailout of AIG, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the situation.

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