Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. We have only recently received it, and I haven't fully analyzed it; but, on the face of it, it does appear to be shifting the support among private enforcement and public enforcement, the kind of private enforcement that involves community-based groups, that involves often more flexible ways of resolving conflicts and issues. I simply think it is ill advised here tonight to undertake that kind of internal shifting of funds and would suggest that we reject this, understanding that we can return to it and examine this more fully to see exactly what is implied by this kind of internal shifting of funds within Fair Housing accounts. I suggest that we reject this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.”