Political Quotes

Maxine Waters: “Funding for the Trust can also be used to help us make good on our long-overdue promise to provide safe, decent and…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
Funding for the Trust can also be used to help us make good on our long-overdue promise to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to the millions of Gulf Coast families still being affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters highlights the need for housing support for Hurricane Katrina victims.

Share

More from Maxine Waters

Jun 22, 2026

While no compromise is perfect, this legislation reflects meaningful progress and incorporates over 50 housing and banking provisions which Democrats fought to secure, but our work is far from done.

dailycaller.com
Jun 23, 2026

Congress has finally woken up to the need to prioritize housing affordability and this bill is an important step to reducing costs for Americans. However, the enactment of this law should not mean the end of our advocacy in Congress for…

theguardian.com
Dec 10, 2025

I encourage all Members to vote ``yes'' on Ms. Garcia's amendment to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements for foreign investment advisers. This reasonable and well-considered provision will ensure…

govinfo.gov
Jun 23, 2026

This is an important step forward, not the final destination. I look forward to continuing my work to lower housing costs, address homelessness, expand affordable housing, and ensure every family has access to a safe and stable place to…

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation