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“And I think we need a combination of a freeze, potentially, and also we need to sit down with the - with the banking industry and talk to them about ways in which we can help them be able to work those mortgages out, because it's absolutely imperative that we keep people in their homes.” quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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“And I think we need a combination of a freeze, potentially, and also we need to sit down with the - with the banking industry and talk to them about ways in which we can help them be able to work those mortgages out, because it's absolutely imperative that we keep people in their homes.”

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

About This Quote

We must combine a temporary pause with direct collaboration with banks to find solutions that keep homeowners in their houses.

In simple terms: Work with banks to prevent foreclosures.

Key Takeaway

Partner with lenders to protect homeowners.

Themes

housing policy collaboration finance homeownership

Mood

concerned urgent pragmatic

Type

policy advocacy call‑to‑action

When to use this quote

  • policy makers
  • bank executives
  • homeowners

Key Concepts

mortgage relief public‑private partnership financial stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives could align banks with homeowner protection?
  • How can policymakers enforce effective collaboration?
A Different Perspective

Banks may lack incentives to cooperate without regulatory pressure.

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