Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
The reason that AIG has gotten this money is because they are 'systemically important.'
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden critiques the prioritization of AIG over small businesses in financial aid.

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