Political Quotes

On the recordJune 2, 2015
They're no worse off because they can pay more, they can pay longer, they can pay when they should be working on helping their own children get an education.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren critiques the notion that extended repayment terms equate to better financial situations for borrowers.

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