Peter Welch: “Again, we are hearing 'trust us,' but we are not willing to let $180…”

On the recordMay 12, 2009

Again, we are hearing 'trust us,' but we are not willing to let $180 billion go on 'trust us.'

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Peter Welch: “Again, we are hearing 'trust us,' but we are not willing to let $180 billion go on 'trust us.'”