Yes, sir? That I would act upon an investment.

I think it's important.

I don't think that -- I don't think that -- I -- I would hope that it's not as necessary as the whoop-de-do over it makes it seem.

I do oppose any attempt to use the current challenges facing FHA as an excuse to dismantle, defund or otherwise destabilize this critical housing program.

Isn't it true--or, actually, no, the time has expired.

It is our obligation as government, at least that is my view.

The law very clearly says that this was not elimination.

I just remain troubled that the U.S. Catholic Bishops were discriminated here for their faith-based belief and unwillingness to provide abortions.

The Obama administration's bias against Catholics is an affront to religious freedom and a threat to all people.

If you can provide great care in every area for human trafficking except abortion, we don't accept you.

I don't want any Member here to go through a hearing and then find out he didn't know what he didn't know.

I worked across the aisle with then-Ranking Members Capito and Bachus on the FHA Reform Act, which passed the House on a bipartisan vote of 406-4.

Now is the time to strengthen FHA, not to weaken it.

I just want to be clear that FHA remains the only source of mortgage credit for most Americans today.

transparency drives accountability.

Well, I guess my first thought is the reservoirs were built for flood control. And that is the way--that is--should be the primary purpose.

Whether the program is a success depends entirely on whether it is actually making our communities safer and more secure.

S-Comm, as currently designed, actually threatens public safety and endangers the communities they are sworn to protect.