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Bob Bennett: the thought of government intervention was difficult for me to stomach, but with the entire economy facing a serious…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
the thought of government intervention was difficult for me to stomach, but with the entire economy facing a serious emergency, I decided that bold government action was urgent in this situation.
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Bob Bennett
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Expressing reluctance but necessity for government intervention in the economy.

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