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Mark Warner: “It is all about confidence. And he knew in his heart that his children shouldn't have that attitude, and he always said…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
It is all about confidence. And he knew in his heart that his children shouldn't have that attitude, and he always said to both of us, 'Go out, save your pennies, buy a home. It is America. You will be fine.'
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Warner reflects on his father's lessons about confidence and homeownership during economic hardship.

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