I believe at the end of the day, we'll see that it really had a negative effect and it backfired on those of us who are trying to move forward with something that is comprehensive, but yet a middle course.

I believe at the end of the day we'll see that it really had a negative effect and it backfired on those of us who are trying to move forward something that is comprehensive but yet in middle course.

Do you think that there will be an opportunity for us to more forcefully assert the need for that resolution to be observed by Syria and Lebanon?

I share, with Senator Dodd and Senator Nelson, the anxiety that we have about the need for us to be more engaged in the region.

I'm particularly honored today to have the opportunity to participate in the confirmation of Dr. Rice, someone I came to know as a colleague and friend in our work together in the administration.

Last year, the President set a goal of creating 5.5 million new minority homeowners by the end of this decade.

The Bush Administration is very committed to helping more families achieve the American Dream of homeownership.

HUD has achieved measurable success since 2001 in carrying out its mission and meeting the many challenges confronting a Cabinet-level Department.

Thank you for the invitation to join you this morning. I am honored to outline the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget proposed by President Bush for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Housing remains a critical component of both the President's plan to promote economic growth and his focus on meeting the common challenges faced by Americans and their communities.