Because this amendment acknowledges everything the gentleman has said. I do not understand why he is fighting this amendment. This amendment should have been in the manager's amendment. Surely you are not saying that setting a goal of providing decent and affordable housing to the American people should not be something that ought to be in every housing bill that we have.
Discussing an amendment related to affordable housing during a legislative debate.
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