Melvin Watt: “I don't much care about Mr. Christie or his political ambitions or his history here. I am really more interested in the…”

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 believe that we must listen to the claims of women who come forth with allegations of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.

As I have no further speakers, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan, commonsense bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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