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On the recordApril 28, 2010
Mortgages would not be made today, but for the fact that Fannie and Freddie are standing behind those mortgages.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the importance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage availability.

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