It is unfortunate, but all we can conclude when we look at the inventory of housing provided by our Nation today to the working poor of America, you can only reach one conclusion. It is sad, but the U.S. Government is the world's largest slum landlord. We must change that.
Discussing the need for reform in housing policy and the implications of current legislative measures.
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