We must continue, however, with the work of the Senate, and we do have a very important issue before us today.

I think your charge on any change to RESPA should be: 'First, do no harm.'

I also believe that it is in the best interest of some in the industry to keep the process as complicated as possible.

This Proposed Rule seeks to make it easier for consumers to compare prices and get the best loan possible.

Increasing homeownership, especially for lower income and minority families, is one of my top priorities.

As I look at the immense task facing our Armed Forces, I have some concerns about our ability to maintain the high combat-ready status of our forces.

General Myers, is this very cost-effective program adequately funded?

This seems to me to be one of those truly transformational programs that goes directly to improving morale and helping the troops and their families make a positive decision about making the military a career.

How can we possibly justify the cuts that have been made in Impact Aid funding?

If we ask the men and women of our armed services to go into harms way, they need to know that we are doing everything to make sure that we are taking care of their families.

I want to help inspire them to realize that public service, service to their country, is a noble thing to do.