Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today I rise in strong support of House Resolution 584, a resolution honoring the importance of manufactured housing to our country. As we celebrate home ownership during the month of June, we also honor the third week of June as ``Manufactured Housing Week.'' This recognizes that manufactured homes offer hardworking American families the option to purchase quality homes at an affordable price. This $8 billion-a-year industry provides jobs for people not only in the Second district of Indiana, which I am proud to represent, but throughout. More than 18 million people live in over 10\1/2\ million manufactured homes. I have seen firsthand how these homes have continued a tradition of quality and safe construction over the years. They present the high quality, affordable housing option for all families. Madam Speaker, manufactured housing has come a long way over the years, and people can often not tell the difference between a modular home and a site-built home. Manufactured homes have a factory production process which provides technological advantages, value, and customization options for consumers seeking quality housing and sustainable home ownership. Additionally, manufactured homes are built to a national standard under the HUD Code, which governs the construction, engineering, quality, safety, and systems performance.…”