On the recordFebruary 19, 2009
It will not reward folks who bought homes they knew from the beginning they would never be able to afford.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “It will not reward folks who bought homes they knew from the beginning they would never be able to afford.”
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Obama reiterates that the housing plan will not benefit those who made irresponsible purchases.
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