Shaun Donovan: “We cannot afford a return to mindless austerity.”

We believe it is absolutely critical that we lift the cap beyond the 180,000 units.

I would never believe that the private sector, left to its own devices, is the best possible solution. I am in Government because of the role of Government in setting rules and working in partnership with the private sector.

It was clear that the road to recovery would be long and difficult. But if you know anything about the people from this region--and I am proud to count myself as one of them--it is that they are resilient.

Don't take my word for it; the Joint Chiefs have spoken out, I think, very effectively over the last few weeks that our national security would be put at risk by a return to sequestration.