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Gregory Meeks: You will not allow anyone to go below that, but yet, give an opportunity for others who desire to be--who are taxpayers…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
You will not allow anyone to go below that, but yet, give an opportunity for others who desire to be--who are taxpayers and want to live the American dream.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks highlights the mission to balance responsible lending with opportunities for taxpayers to achieve homeownership.

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