Gary Peters

The risks of this proposal far outweigh the potential rewards.

There is little evidence to justify a wholesale expansion.

I have concerns about some provisions in the new bill that I believe would undermine these vital reform efforts.

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 agenda.

I just appreciate the support for this amendment. It is an important amendment that will give us information we can then use to support our small businesses as they're doing business abroad, and I urge its adoption. I yield back the…

It's legislation that has support from the business community, the environmental community and the labor movement. We must stop voting on bills like the ones the majority is offering that pit priorities against each other, and, instead, we…

And I just say to all, God bless the victims and their families; God bless all those who are grieving, and God bless America.

As a former lieutenant commander in the United States Navy Reserve, I strongly support Representative Murphy's amendment. We must allow our military to recruit and retain any qualified, patriotic, and courageous American who wants to serve…

It is fundamental to capitalism that the owners have the ability to exercise the authority that they have.

I appreciate several of your comments.

One of the principal concerns that must be addressed is the way in which corporations have stopped serving the interest of their shareholders.

I am certainly very supportive of the efforts of this bill and Mr. Cardoza's efforts to target more government assistance to those areas that need it most.

The unemployment rate now for the entire State is at 14.1 percent, the highest in the Nation.

The foreclosure problem in Michigan has been primarily caused by very high levels of unemployment.

I couldn't agree with you more, that for many communities, communities that I represent as well in Michigan, the effect of this economic crisis is indeed just as disastrous as a flood or a hurricane.

I'm contemplating having these sacks under my eyes removed. And I guess then the doctor would lift my face up and help remove this chin that I have.

I do not believe we should be bailing out foreign banks. I believe other governments should bail out their own banks.

If we want to maintain our economic competitiveness, create jobs and truly become energy independent, we must support our manufacturing sector and auto industry at the same pace as other countries.

If building the next generation of clean automobiles here in America is truly a priority, we need to make stronger Federal investments in the automotive research and development arena.

A healthy manufacturing base is critical to ensure the security and prosperity of the American middle class.

Bankruptcy is not an option for the auto industry, given the warranty situation and also given the cascade effect that could occur for auto suppliers and hundreds of thousands of jobs around the country.

My colleagues were telling me across the country, in every State, they feel that their constituents are telling them they can't get access to credit.