the idea initially of the voucher program was to deconcentrate poverty, not to reconcentrate it.

But I think we have to have the courage to have a conversation, a serious conversation, about dependency.

I think all of us believe very strongly in emergency housing, and we believe very strongly in providing housing for people with disabilities, for people who have lost their jobs.

I urge all my colleagues to ensure the 2009 Highway Bill includes a program for dealing with nationally significant projects.

I very much appreciate the fact that this President has come in, and taken this issue extremely seriously.

I guess what I don't feel from you is the sense of urgency.

I feel a certain sense of urgency here.

I would challenge them to think about how we get the information to the homeowners.

One of the greatest challenges that we will face as we move forward with the President's plan is being able to market the plan.

I think the President's initiative is an important one.

The fact of the matter is that the folks who are out there trying to scam homeowners are very aggressive.