Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 12, 2008
You will not be able to foreclose on their homes for three months; we need to give people the breathing room to get back on their feet.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discusses measures to prevent foreclosures and support struggling homeowners.

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