We borrowed money, it helpe... by David Dinkins, an American Politician

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“We borrowed money, it helped us with bonds and what not, and the Federal Government backed it, but it was a guarantee, it was not a grant. And we not only paid it off, but we paid it off ahead of time.”

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Name: David Dinkins

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jul 10, 1927

Profession: Politician

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