Statement by President Barack Obama

September 2007

I am proud to support the important efforts of Americans for Fairness in Lending (AFFIL) to empower more Americans in the fight against consumer fraud and abusive lending practices.  As a community organizer, civil rights lawyer and elected official, I have spent my career advocating for working Americans.  As president, I will stand firm against the corporate special interests and work on behalf of the national interest for affordable health care, responsible consumer practices and increased government transparency and accountability.  I encourage AFFIL members to join me in this movement to reform Washington.  Together, we can rally Americans around a common destiny and transform our nation to meet the challenges ahead.