I think there's a lot of confusion about Section 702, and I appreciate your clear explanation this morning.

This program, partially because of its interagency approach, has been successful in reducing homelessness among our veterans by 47 percent since we started it in 2010.

It is unfortunate that due to the delay in your confirmation the Administration determined the size and scope of HUD's budget request largely before you arrived on the scene in the Secretary's office, which limited your input into the…

I am not happy that there is no additional funding for new VASH vouchers, which help our homeless veterans.

I am hopeful that you will take another look at that issue and about reissuing these notices.

My hope, and I guess I am just seeking a commitment from you, is that you are putting together the team, that it sounds like you are.

I am particularly troubled by youth homelessness.

The Administration has not given you much to work with and I suspect it will be a daunting task to defend these significant reductions that are being proposed.

I have to say among municipal officials I think it is the most popular program because of its flexibility.

I have introduced along with Senator Martin Heinrich--actually, it is his bill that I am his key cosponsor, a two-generation economic Empowerment Act.

I personally like that change because I think it is more inclusive and better reflects the mission of HUD, which is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

What kind of message does it send when the President's Budget proposes eliminating all of the funding to carry out the community development mission of HUD?

Effective solutions to the problems of housing affordability and reducing poverty are going to require improved collaboration across Federal agencies.

I am aware of legislation recently introduced by Senators Angus King and Susan Collins, the Senior Home Modification Assistance Initiative Act.

The tone, the exact words that were spoken and the context are so important. And that's what we lack right now. And we can only get that by talking to those directly involved.

I wish to introduce the Community Bank Sensible Regulation Act of 2017, a bill that would allow financial regulators to exempt community banks from unnecessary and unduly burdensome requirements, if doing so is in the public interest. My…

the Maine Dental Association was incorporated in 1867 with 22 members. Today I wish to recognize the MDA and its more than 700 members for 150 years of dedication to their profession and to the people of our State. The remarkable…

I rise to introduce two bills that will benefit the brave women and men who volunteer at our local firehouses: the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act and the Volunteer Firefighters' Length of Service Award Program Cap Adjustment…

It's interesting that the Russians seemed to contradict what Jared Kushner said when he said that he was acting as a liaison between the campaign and foreign governments.

I look forward to the Navy heeding the direction from Congress.

in 1973, when Senator Margaret Chase Smith returned to private life and her hometown of Skowhegan, ME, she brought with her hundreds of thousands of documents, photographs, recordings, and memorabilia accumulated during her remarkable 33…

I am pleased to be joined by my colleague from Wisconsin, Senator Baldwin, in introducing the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017. Every day, an estimated 43 million family caregivers attend to loved ones who are experiencing…

If you read the Navy study, there is a sense of urgency. It says we need a more powerful fleet in the 2020's, not the 2040's.

You mentioned you are concerned about the readiness of the fleet, a concern that I share.

the Navy must get to work now to build more ships.