Mary Barra Says GM 'Forever Grateful' for Bailout

The transcript discusses the financial support provided by the government to General Motors, including loans and stock ownership. It explains how the loans were repaid and the stock was sold at the government's discretion. The discussion highlights the economic impact of this support, particularly in terms of job preservation and creation. General Motors expresses gratitude for the government's assistance, acknowledging its role in the company's success.

What forms of financial assistance did the government provide to the company?

• Loans and stock ownership

• Grants and subsidies

• Tax breaks and incentives

• Bonds and debentures

How did the company handle the loans provided by the government?

• They converted loans to grants

• They requested loan forgiveness

• They repaid the loans

• They defaulted on the loans

What was one of the main benefits of the government's financial assistance?

• Preservation and creation of jobs

• Development of new technologies

• Increased stock prices

• Expansion into international markets

What was the company's perspective on the success of the financial assistance?

• It led to financial losses

• It was successful in preserving and creating jobs

• It was partially successful

• It was unsuccessful

How does the company feel about the government's support?

• Regretful

• Unappreciative

• Grateful

• Indifferent