"This amendment will simply ensure that the government continues its recent successes in contracting with small businesses that are owned by socially or economically disadvantaged folks."
"Allowing Fannie and Freddie to pass on massive profits to their shareholders and huge bonuses to their executives and employees while sticking taxpayers with losses was a huge mistake and it should ne..."
"I represent a community that has an unemployment rate well in excess of 20 percent."
"I want to know what it means by 'in particular.' What is your hope for that program and how will you assess it?"
"As a member of the Dodd-Frank Conference Committee, I worked to ensure that Title VII struck the appropriate balance."
"I certainly understand the important role that derivatives play in our economy."
"I have concerns about some provisions in the new bill that I believe would undermine these vital reform efforts."
"There is little evidence to justify a wholesale expansion."
"I hope that we can focus on those points of agreement instead of dwelling on the issues that divide us."
"The risks of this proposal far outweigh the potential rewards."
"I want to thank the gentlelady from Illinois, my friend and my colleague, and of course, the chairwoman of the subcommittee, for holding this hearing and for keeping housing voucher reform on the agen..."