I commend the gentleman. We have worked on these amendments for 2 years. Unfortunately, this year we have not had any hearings on FHA, but these are good amendments. They ought to be incorporated. I still am concerned about the modernization of the broader FHA program. It is desperately needed. But the gentleman has worked hard on these amendments, they are a simplification, and they actually facilitate home ownership. I commend him.
Discussing amendments related to the FHA program during a floor speech.
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