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“When I was the Attorney General of California, running the second largest Department of Justice only to the United States Department of Justice, it meant taking on the biggest banks in the United States, who had engaged in predatory lending practices, and bringing back to the homeowners of my…” quote by Kamala Harris
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“When I was the Attorney General of California, running the second largest Department of Justice only to the United States Department of Justice, it meant taking on the biggest banks in the United States, who had engaged in predatory lending practices, and bringing back to the homeowners of my state $20 billion.”

Kamala Harris

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She recovered $20 billion for homeowners by confronting predatory lending and large banks.

In simple terms: She won billions for homeowners by fighting big banks.

Key Takeaway

Hold financial institutions accountable for harmful practices.

Themes

justice consumer protection leadership

Mood

determined empowering

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • homeowner counseling
  • legislative reform
  • bank oversight
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

financial regulation public advocacy economic equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What systemic changes can prevent predatory lending?
  • How can victims be better supported after abuse?
A Different Perspective

Legal battles are costly and outcomes can be uncertain.

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