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On the recordJune 2, 2009
Many of us didn't support the auto bail-out legislation last December, but the fact remains that the taxpayers are now a very big part of this industry.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune acknowledges taxpayer involvement in the auto industry despite previous opposition to bailouts.

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