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“We invested an additional $12 billion into community banks, because we know community banks are in the community, and understand the needs and desires of that community as well as the talent and capacity of community.” quote by Kamala Harris
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“We invested an additional $12 billion into community banks, because we know community banks are in the community, and understand the needs and desires of that community as well as the talent and capacity of community.”

Kamala Harris

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Investment Announcement, 2023

Investing billions in community banks leverages their local knowledge and capacity to better serve community needs.

In simple terms: Put money in local banks because they know the community.

Key Takeaway

Support local financial institutions.

Themes

economics community development banking investment

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

policy statement

When to use this quote

  • small business loans
  • housing finance
  • community projects
  • financial literacy programs

Key Concepts

local insight financial inclusion economic empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can community banks balance growth and local focus?
  • What measures ensure accountability in such investments?
A Different Perspective

Relying on community banks may limit scale compared to larger institutions.

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