Luis Gutiérrez

I didn't come here to undermine anyone's work and to challenge anybody's work, but to work in a collaborative spirit.

I hope no one uses the term 'illegal immigrants' here today. The people in this country are not illegal.

We want bipartisan sensible immigration reform which the governor said today.

I do believe it is achievable because the same way this country trusted a 17-year-old girl to hold a weapon and go defend the rights of this Nation...

I am not too proud to beg for help for our veterans.

Having homeless people in our country, the richest country in the world, is shameful.

Beyond unacceptable, it is a tragedy to see our warriors, our heroes, sleeping on our streets.

It is simply unacceptable to have homeless veterans.

Thank you very much.

It is an insurance company, it is a large insurance company that made a lot of bad bets.

I don't particularly have a problem with them.

The policyholders' interests are aligned with the companies.

Before we start saying, oh, those poor insurance companies, and we really shouldn't be messing with them... let's just remember three letters, not 'ABC,' 'AIG.'

I want to let the panelists know that if you have an appointment, you can keep it. Preexisting conditions will not be counted against you.

I look forward to hearing about the GAO--what the GAO found in its two studies on this issue...

As we proceed with profound systemic and comprehensive financial system and housing finance reform, it is becoming increasingly clear that we will benefit greatly from a clearly defined, fair, sound, and well-regulated system of property…

We are really legislating for the rest of America.

The goal--I know it is your goal. I don't think you are changing it.

I have heard of instances where borrowers are the targets of deceptive practices.

Often when a buyer is reviewing these disclosures, they are in a high-pressure atmosphere.

Complete, accurate, accessible information is critical to ensuring that consumers are prepared when they consider what could be their largest lifetime investment, purchasing a home.

I look forward to continuing to work with you on this. I am going to be sharing with Members on both sides of the aisle, doing exactly that.

I believe that Ginnie Mae's securitization of FHA-endorsed risk-shared loans would generate revenues and increase liquidity.

I have been working on a bill to develop this proposal, which I think will save the taxpayers money.

It has been clear for some time that the business of insurance is vitally important to the underpinnings of our national economy and should receive proper consideration at the Federal level.