Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 15, 2009
I happen to be one that believes that the idea of principal reduction makes a lot more sense than interest rate reduction.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer advocates for principal reduction as a more effective solution to foreclosure issues.

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