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Jeff Flake: “Over the years I have argued that in order for us to really build a concept of holistic communities, we cannot merely…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1997
Over the years I have argued that in order for us to really build a concept of holistic communities, we cannot merely talk about housing. And what happens, and the gentleman is absolutely right, there are funding mechanisms available, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac, all of those are available, but what they do is basically concentrate on housing.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing the need for a broader approach to community building beyond just housing.

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