Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
If banks are going to turn to taxpayers for their survival, then they had better expect to answer to the taxpayers.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer insists banks must be accountable to taxpayers when seeking aid.

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