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George W. Bush: It is necessary for the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authority granted under the Act to purchase, or commit…

On the recordOctober 13, 2008
It is necessary for the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authority granted under the Act to purchase, or commit to purchase, troubled assets up to the limit of $350 billion outstanding at any one time.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Certifying the Secretary of the Treasury To Purchase Troubled Assets

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