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Anthony Weiner is a former congressman who represented parts of New York City, including Brooklyn, Kew Gardens and Rockaway.

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Anthony Weiner
stated on July 27, 2016 in an appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher":

"We know this now. The banks no longer loan (Donald Trump) money because he's a terrible risk. So he goes to these (Russian) oligarchs and borrows money."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • August 8, 2016
Anthony Weiner
stated on March 2, 2011 in an interview on Fox News:

"Under the clear letter of the law, (Justice Clarence Thomas) must recuse himself" from the case challenging the constitutionality of the health care law.

By Robert Farley • March 7, 2011
Anthony Weiner
stated on March 2, 2011 in an interview on Fox News:

Says Justice Elena Kagan recused herself in "many cases where she had little role" as solicitor general, simply because of the appearance of a conflict of interest.

By Louis Jacobson • March 7, 2011
Anthony Weiner
stated on January 19, 2011 in a speech on the House floor:

The health care law includes tort reform.

By Angie Drobnic Holan • January 21, 2011
Anthony Weiner
stated on August 25, 2009 in an interview on "Fox and Friends":

"Under the plan, for the first five years your employer not only has to keep the coverage, but you can't migrate to the public plan."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 28, 2009

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