"Joy, anyone who would say that people in need are less important than those who have much, which is what Dave Yost is saying, we don`t want to help people who need help, we want to help people who don`t need any help."
"Well, let me just say this, Joy -- as a lawyer, what I know is that fair housing is the law. It is the law of the land."
"My first priority as secretary would be to alleviate debt crisis and get people the support they need to come back from the edge."
"I absolutely do believe that counseling is a major part of assisting people, whether it is staying in their homes or continuing to pay their rent."
"I thank President Biden for nominating me to serve as the 18th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and will do everything possible to ensure that every American has a roof over their head."
"I kind of look at the disparate impact rule the same way. You know, we do things oftentimes not intending to be discriminatory, but our effect is discriminatory."
"I have dedicated my entire life to public service and to working to help low-income families, seniors, and communities."
"I will take seriously, of course, opportunity zones."
"They are a disgrace to this Nation."
"I will absolutely take it seriously. I know it is something important to you."
"I think the latter part of my statement is my true feeling. If they do, I do want to listen."