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Johnny Isakson: “The cost is far greater to the country for somebody to default on the loan and have it foreclosed on than it ever would…”

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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