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On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
I often have said I would want individuals to rent the car and own the home as opposed to owning the car and renting the home.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks emphasizes the importance of home ownership over car ownership for building wealth.

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