Melvin Watt: “The real problem was that I think because there was this competition to make money for the private sector, there…”

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

I am a big supporter of the MeToo Movement. I think it is a wonderful thing, but it cannot be a substitute for going through the legal process.

Only in America could somebody be confirmed to this position that has the regulatory authority over the bulk of housing in this country.

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.