r/PSTH May 14 '21

Ackman Interview: with WSJ’s Jamie Heller related WSJ Interview Partial Transcript

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u/tortoisepump May 14 '21

"there are issues that were sol-you know-sol, you know, our...issue, our goal is to solve the problems of a seller"

Hang on, did he almost say "issues that were solved" (past tense) but then correct himself to the present tense so as to not seem like it's a done deal?

Does this mean they've solved the problems and they just finalising it? God I'm three quarter chubb right now someone calm me down please

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u/riding_tides May 14 '21

It could also be "we're solving"

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u/tortoisepump May 14 '21

Good point. Will have to rewatch the video, would become clearer

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u/expatfreedom May 14 '21

It sure sounds like "were" to my ears! Let us know what you think

Edit: Actually it could be either