Political Quotes

“I said earlier in the debate, we do not need another housing program. If we determine that the 90 some-odd housing programs are not being effective in addressing the needs of low-income and middle-income Americans, then we need to first reform those programs. But, in passing legislation to strengthen the financial stability of our GSEs, we do not need at the same time to impose a $3 billion cost on them. Those are opposing actions. If we are to do it, we certainly don't need to do what we are doing in this bill, and that's impose it on those who depend on Freddie and Fannie. Those are low- and middle-income American homeowners. In fact, regrettably, that's what we do in this fund. While we do a lot of great things, we do that.”