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Stable housing is a basic human need and the foundation upon which people build their lives.

Maybe we should stop helping the top 1 percent, and start helping the poor working-class communities across America that are the backbone of our economy.

I urge the Department to reverse course when it comes to the cruel and misguided attempts to block assistance to families with mixed immigration status.

If there is more information of that sort, clarifications, we will welcome that as we compile the hearing record.

I want, on the way out, to signal a concern of my own regarding truck safety.

We are hopeful that we will meet this statutory deadline, but there is a broader problem that we need to address.

I appreciate that the DOT has initiated the six grant cycles, you know, over these 10 programs.

It is imperative that you complete work, of course, on the 2019 awards, because we have to move forward with the 2020 awards.

For the past 3 years, in partnership with my friend Mr. Diaz-Balart, we have appropriated nearly $16 billion above authorized levels for highway, transit, rail, aviation, and maritime infrastructure programs.

We will of course monitor this very, very carefully, and want to work with you to make certain these decisions are responsible.

I personally put great stock in the CRISI program.

Your perception is absolutely right, that this subcommittee puts great stock in this.

We hope for the best of course, but prepare for the worst.

I am proud of what the subcommittee and its members have achieved.

I urge the Department to reverse course.

It is especially disappointing to see the Department continue to push a deeply flawed rule making seeking to roll back fuel efficiency standards.

We must also make forward-looking investments in new services across all modes, including projects that expand inner city passenger rail.

If we don't make the necessary investments in the gateway program today, our Nation's greatest economy and security will suffer.