Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews), another Member with a special relationship with Mr. Sullivan.

Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Neal), the dean of the Massachusetts delegation.

Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Larson), a former head of the Democratic Caucus.

Mr. Speaker, I yield now to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating) who represents the town of Falmouth, the Member who, I guess, will represent Barry in different ways, possibly officially at some point. General Leave

We know one thing; we have a fledgling economy just recovering in the housing market, one that is enormously important to this economy, but more important to the social and cultural fabric of this country.

If we intend to do it, so be it. But I think everybody would agree that what has happened, and what is happening now, is an unintended consequence.

I have never had a tornado in my district, but I am sure I have covered some people who do.

It hits everybody?

I am not a co-sponsor yet, though I agree with the bill. And I am not a co-sponsor because it does not include small businesses and second homes.

I agree. My time has expired. I appreciate the chairman's indulgence.

What bothers me is that we are acting as if a $5,000 or $10,000 cost to an average homeowner is nothing.