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Published 3/17/2009 by Mark Murray at First Read
From NBC's Mark MurrayWe've noted GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley's message to AIG executives: "resign or go commit suicide."
Well, NBC News has obtained this statement from AIG spokesman Nick Ashooh responding to Grassley: "The remark is very disappointing, but AIG's employees continue to work with poise and professionalism to take care of policyholders and repay taxpayers."...( read more )
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