Yvette Clarke actually said...

"I respectfully urge this committee to support President Obama's request, which is an important step in the right direction towards fully funding the CDBG program."

"Everyday we hear and read in the news how the increasing number of mortgage foreclosures poses a financial threat to local housing markets, financial institutions, homeowners, and State and local gove..."

"I also look forward to working in the same bipartisan spirit that the previous Chairman and Ranking Member carried on their work."

"I will begin by recognizing myself for an opening statement."