Does the gentleman have two more speakers? I just have one more. I was going to suggest that you go ahead with your speaker. Now I'll have one, you'll have one, and then we can close.

I do not support across-the-board cuts like those mandated in the Budget Control Act.

These increases are particularly puzzling in the context of a request that also proposes to cut core state and local partnerships like CDGB and HOME.

I really appreciate the conversations that we have. It is very, very important to try to reach the goals that we all have in mind.

Consideration of the fiscal year 2014 request must be put in proper context, as anomalies like FHA receipts and sequester make fair comparisons very challenging.

This morning was a remarkable time. The President, even though it's 65 days late, came out with a budget today. And it is interesting to note that it is about $600 billion of new taxes, after we've just had a $620 billion tax increase on…

After $10.5 billion and 5 years, do we have anything that looks like a nationwide investment in high-speed rail?

These are not decisions we wanted to make, but we had to make.

The gentleman's time has expired. I apologize to Mr. Joyce.

Unfortunately, catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy both present us with a challenge and with an opportunity.

Define 'high-speed rail.'

You have the checklist and standard. How much additional is this going to increase the cost of the repairs?