"We need to target funds at the State and local level that will build on the community development and housing assistance that has already begun."
"Taxpayers deserve a leaner, more efficient Government. Duplicative programs and costly programs are going to have to be carefully evaluated."
"I look forward to working with your agency to build a stronger, more effective housing plan in our country."
"Will adding the rail program to the new trust fund erode the protection that the drivers on highways and people that buy gasoline now think they have in that system?"
"But I just would hope that you will make the case that if the elimination of duplication means that you have to have a different kind of staff serving an area that you do not have a presence in now, t..."
"Transportation is clearly one of the critical keys to our ability to compete and create jobs and opportunity."
"So that increase in FHA is part of the net reduction?"
"What does that mean 'on a net basis'?"
"I only have a couple of questions, Mr. Secretary."
"Taxpayers want and deserve leaner, more efficient government."
"Congestion is a real problem and it is taking an economic toll at a time when we simply cannot afford more burdens on our system."