Bernie Sanders: “My understanding is that we have spent $350 billion on the first…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009

My understanding is that we have spent $350 billion on the first bailout.

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Independent · Vermont

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Sanders discusses the financial implications of the bailout during the economic crisis.

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Bernie Sanders: “My understanding is that we have spent $350 billion on the first bailout.”