Michael Capuano actually said...

I know that my constituents in southeastern Queens can't afford it, after having suffered one of the highest rates of fraudulent mortgages in the country, resulting in an overwhelming number of people with mortgages underwater or facing foreclosure.

Context

Discussing the impact of fraudulent mortgages on constituents and the need for consumer protection.

10/28/2013

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