Maxine Waters said "Mr. Speaker, this bill is motherhood and apple pie. This is what public policy should be about, recognizing a need and moving to place in law some law that will indeed help those who really do need assistance to realize the American dream. Homeownership, there are so many people who are desirous of owning their homes, who work every day but cannot afford that downpayment. I am pleased that we spent time in committee thanks to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney), and Democrats were able to improve this bill during the committee markup by offering several amendments that were adopted, I would like to thank the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez), the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Capuano) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Crowley), and even an amendment that I offered to require targeted outreach programs." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 1, 2003

Mr. Speaker, this bill is motherhood and apple pie. This is what public policy should be about, recognizing a need and moving to place in law some law that will indeed help those who really do need assistance to realize the American dream. Homeownership, there are so many people who are desirous of owning their homes, who work every day but cannot afford that downpayment. I am pleased that we spent time in committee thanks to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ney), and Democrats were able to improve this bill during the committee markup by offering several amendments that were adopted, I would like to thank the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez), the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Capuano) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Crowley), and even an amendment that I offered to require targeted outreach programs.

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Maxine Waters

Democratic · California

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing a bill aimed at improving homeownership assistance during a House floor debate.

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