Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
I think it is important at least to recognize that the problems in the housing sector... have implications not only for the borrower and the lender but also for the neighborhood, for the community, and, of course, for the national economy.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the broader impact of housing market issues on society and the economy.

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