I was rising to claim time in opposition because I am opposed. But if the gentleman is going to yield me time. Mr. McHENRY. I'd be happy to let my colleague-- The Acting CHAIR. As a true opponent on his feet, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Watt) is recognized for 5 minutes in lieu of the other gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry).
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Senator, that is just not true now. What we did not do was principal reduction, but there are millions and millions of people that we have provided relief for whose homes were in jeopardy.
I want to be clear that the reason I would not raise my hand is because I would not make a unilateral decision.
if you look at my record throughout my whole life, from the day I started in the practice of law in a civil rights law firm, you will find nobody, or few people, who are more committed to the things that you all have talked about today.
I think the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has become a standard for American homeowners, and it is important to retain that.
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