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stated on July 18, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Video shows that “George Soros is going bankrupt.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • July 20, 2023
Steven Costantino
stated on September 27, 2015 in a statement:

"I did not play any role in bringing the company to RI as did others in government. I was tasked with handling the legislation affecting the company by my superiors."

By Mark Reynolds • October 18, 2015
Allan Fung
stated on September 29, 2014 in a TV commercial:

In the 38 Studios deal, "Wall Street investors took a risk, and went bust."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 12, 2014
Theresa Price
stated on December 10, 2011 in a speech during a rally on homelessness:

"Rhode Island is leading our nation in foreclosures."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • December 20, 2011
Ron Paul
stated on August 11, 2011 in in a debate in Ames, Iowa:

"The country's bankrupt."

By Becky Bowers • August 12, 2011
Phil Gingrey
stated on September 25, 2010 in a CNN interview:

The federal government can tell General Motors what to charge for its automobiles.

By Eric Stirgus • October 4, 2010
Richard Shelby
stated on March 25, 2010 in a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner:

"The bill reported out of committee sets up a $50 billion slush fund that, while intended for resolving failing firms, is available for virtually any purpose that the treasury secretary sees fit."

By Catharine Richert • April 16, 2010
Barack Obama
stated on February 10, 2008 in a campaign rally in Alexandra, Va.:

"She said, you know, 'I voted for it, but I hoped it wouldn't pass.' That was a quote on live TV."

By Amy Hollyfield • February 11, 2008