Geithner Recounts AIG 'Take It or Leave It Moment

The transcript covers David Boies questioning Tim Geithner about the AIG bailout during a testimony. Geithner defends the bailout, citing global panic prevention, but struggles with specific details. The discussion includes Hank Greenberg's role and Geithner's involvement in setting bailout terms. Geithner is not a reluctant but not fully cooperative witness. The transcript concludes with an announcement of upcoming guests, including Ben Bernanke.

What was David Boies trying to achieve by questioning Tim Geithner multiple times?

• To make Geithner nervous

• To delay the proceedings

• To extract more details about the AIG bailout

• To confuse Geithner

What was Geithner's stance on the AIG bailout during his testimony?

• He defended the bailout as necessary to prevent global panic

• He was indifferent about the bailout

• He opposed the bailout

• He had no opinion on the bailout

How did Geithner describe his feelings towards Hank Greenberg?

• He was indifferent towards him

• He had a simple regard for him

• He had a complicated regard for him

• He disliked him

What role did Geithner play in the AIG bailout negotiations?

• He was the sole decision-maker

• He was a minor player

• He had no involvement

• He was one of the key players setting terms and conditions

What was one of the main criticisms David Boies had about the government's handling of the AIG bailout?

• The government was too lenient with AIG

• The government did not allow shareholders to vote on the deal

• The government acted too slowly

• The government provided too much financial support