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On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
the cost is far greater to the country for somebody to default on the loan and have it foreclosed on than it ever would be a loss to help them stay in the house.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson emphasizes the negative impact of mortgage defaults on the economy.

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