Political Quotes

“Mr. President, along with my dad, Clair, who started our family homebuilding business 45 years ago, I wish to congratulate the National Association of Home Builders on reaching its 75th anniversary. For three-quarters of a century, NAHB has been fighting for the American dream, advocating for those who want to own a home for themselves and their families and advocating for homebuilders who provide jobs and make the homeowners' dreams a reality. Before coming to Congress, I worked for my dad in our family homebuilding business, and I have great respect for the work their members do in our communities. They truly are job creators, economic drivers, and dream makers. I have been happy to meet with some of their members when they have come to Capitol Hill. I can tell you that it is helpful to have face- to-face meetings with their team to talk about the issues that matter to them the most. Though I have a background in homebuilding, many congressional and Presidential staff do not. It makes a difference to hear from folks on the ground in their business. When it comes to homebuilding and homeownership, we all share the same goal--let's keep home prices affordable. Their advocacy has enabled millions of American families, like mine, to make one of the most important purchases of their lives: a home.…”