Melvin Watt: “it seems to me the only way one could conclude that this guts the bill is to say that the rest of the bill is somehow…”

I am wondering, if you think this is redundant and extraneous rather than contrary to the intent, why wouldn't we just accept the amendment and keep going?

I support the concept of expanding access to affordable housing for both rental and ownership for the American people.

I am not above the law. I don't believe that I am above the law.

I want to be clear that the reason I would not raise my hand is because I would not make a unilateral decision.