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On the recordNovember 18, 2013
This issue requires leadership. And let me just say, all of the harm that has been caused to thousands of people across this country who are calling us, who are going to lose their home, who are placed in this position, it is just unconscionable.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters criticizes the lack of leadership in addressing home affordability issues.

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