Nydia M. Velazquez: “That's correct. In the long haul, not only do we protect our citizens, but the economy will not suffer. Look at New…”

Finally, let me say that this bill is a much-needed first step. It is not the entire answer. We must all recognize that we still need substantial monetary investments in housing programs to ensure effective development and reconstruction…

Look, she won, and I wish her well. And I offered myself to sit down with her and discuss the transition. But this is how democracy works.

Mr. Speaker, I once again thank my colleagues in the Senate for their hard work in bringing this together, as well as our House partnership of myself, Chairman Williams, Chairman Babin, and Ranking Member Lofgren for working in a…

I thank the sponsors of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.