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The Closing Bell with Bernie's Buddies

Ike-
Let me make several points:

1. Thank you again for picking up the check at dinner. Getting our mutual friends tax refunds, even if they weren't bonafide investors in Bernie's firm, is an important step towards re-building the nation's economy.

Considering the fact that actual account holders are getting shafted by Irv's boss over at SIPC, and are being told " its all approved, but call us back in another 2-4 weeks", the least I could do is help out on the IRS issues. If there is any other legislation that I can submit on behalf of mutual friends on Long Island and Boca, please don't hesitate to have someone take me out to dinner.

2. I know that your firm just made some cutbacks, but if Bernie screwed you on the last bill, please don't look to me for a bailout. I still can't believe that I had to give back some of the campaign contributions that Bernie and his family had made over the years!

3. Yes, I have heard from Nan Bongiorno, and she was nice enough to send over some Cannoli from Steve's. That's a great place! Who would have thought they'd have a place down in Boca that made such great Cannoli?

4. Yes, I did see a resume that came across the desk from David Friehling. I'll be happy to pass it along to Tim; as nobody will dispute that we need more capable and better qualified people here in Washington that can make sure Treasury's books are in order.

5. No, I have no control over the web-surfing that might be going on over at the 17th floor. If the FBI thinks its important to interrogate Bernie's Blog every day, well, I guess it must be important use of their time.

6. As far as the JPMorgan question is concerned, I'll have to get back to you on that.

If you see Ruth, send her my love.

Chuck

Full post as published by Bernard Madoff on November 06, 2009 (boomark / email).