Political Quotes

On the recordMay 12, 2009
Clearly, AIG is making sure its lawyers and PR firms are watching its back, but who is watching the backs of the American people?
Said by
Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch criticizes AIG for prioritizing legal and PR support over taxpayer interests.

Share

More from Peter Welch

Jul 16, 2026

“For years, conservative Supreme Court Justices have accepted expensive gifts and travel from their friends who have business before the Court. It’s unethical, and it’s why public trust in the Court has eroded.

lujan.senate.gov
Jul 17, 2026

Our tax law in the United States is totally broken–we have a system where corporations are incentivized to ship profits and good-paying jobs overseas. The American people deserve full transparency about how companies are using these…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Rapid consolidation in the seed industry has had a direct and brutal impact on farms in Vermont and across the country.

warren.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2025

Vermonters really love Canadians, and are very upset about what has happened to the relationships that many of our businesses have built up over the years.

cnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation