Mike Johanns: “Why wouldn't that give more security to the marketplace, that we're going to follow the Federal system in coming to…”

I will continue to push this legislation, but many of its provisions are things that HUD has the flexibility to implement on its own.

I appreciate the fact that you have the Agricultural Advisory Committee up and running. Thank you for that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Just a word or two to both leaders. Thank you so much for your kind words. I also want to say thank you for mentioning my wife Stephanie. This has been a remarkable partnership for a lot of years, and I could not have done what I did…