Quote by James Dye

Members of Congress were told they could face martial law if they didn't pass the bailout bill. This will not be the last time.

Members of Congress were told they could face martial law if

Summary

This quote suggests that during discussions around the bailout bill, members of Congress were warned about the possibility of martial law being imposed if they failed to pass the bill. The quote implies that such warnings were meant to exert pressure on the legislators to ensure the bill's passage. Furthermore, the quote suggests that this type of coercive tactic may be used again in the future, indicating a potential trend of leveraging extreme measures to push for desired legislation.

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Economics

By James Dye

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