"It is with pain in our heart, but for the bank this is an inevitable decision, " said Bert Bruggink of Rabobank's managing board.

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Mr Anderson said the plan was "a fantastic opportunity to breathe new life into the building", adding that it was "an important landmark in the heart of our city, with outstanding architectural and historical value".

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And this housing crisis struck right at the heart of what it means to be middle class in America: our homes -- the place where we invest our nest egg, place where we raise our family, the place where we plant roots in a community, the place where we build memories.

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But if we remain determined, if we stick to it, if we stay the course of investing in our people and businesses like K Neal that are the heart and soul of America, then I'm absolutely positive we can succeed.

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