Senator Says 'Resign' or 'Suicide' for AIG

Senator Says 'Resign' or 'Suicide' for AIG
By NIGEL DUARA, AP

IOWA CITY, Iowa (March 17) - Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley suggested on Monday that AIG executives should take a Japanese approach toward accepting responsibility for the collapse of the insurance giant by resigning or killing themselves.
The Republican lawmaker's harsh comments came during an interview with Cedar Rapids, Iowa, radio station WMT. They echo remarks he has made in the past about corporate executives and public apologies, but went further in suggesting suicide.
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Grassley: AIG Execs Should Commit SuicideIowa Sen. Charles Grassley suggested on Monday that AIG executives should take a Japanese approach toward accepting responsibility for the collapse of the insurance giant by resigning or killing themselves. (March 17)