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Woolsey Calls Solving Housing Crisis A Moral Obligation
Location: Unknown  Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Petaluma) released the
following opening statement today at an ad hoc hearing convened
by the Congressional Progressive Caucus on the foreclosure
crisis:  [As prepared for delivery]  "Thank you very much. I'm
very grateful to our witnesses for joining us today and sharing
their expert views on this urgent matter facing families and
communities nationwide.  "I don't think you can overstate the
deep emotional attachment that people have to their homes. Your
house is more than just a structure, a collection of brick or
other building materials. Yes, it's a roof over your head, but
it also occupies a special place in your heart. That explains
why the foreclosure crisis in particular has been such a punch
in the gut to the American people. When people lose their homes,
of course it undermines their economic security and standard of
living. But it's also a dev