Patrick McHenry actually said...

"I would also like to thank Ranking Member McHenry and all of the members of the committee for welcoming us here today to discuss full and effective enforcement of the Fair Housing Act."

"there is a shortage of workforce housing in rural areas."

"we have to be aware of housing shortages generally in rural areas, particularly for families living below the poverty line."

"If this sort of tactic to start the hearing without starting the hearing is because we have more Members on the Republican side than the Democrat side, I would give the Chair assurances that it is not..."