Political Quotes

“Throughout our Nation, the American people are experiencing a housing crisis that has been years in the making. From 2020 to 2024, the cost of a home soared 37 percent. Over that same period, rents increased 24 percent. Many communities, including those that I represent in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, have seen even sharper increases. In Allentown, home prices have increased 63 percent in the past 5 years while rents have risen 44 percent. Working families who were already squeezed by the worst inflation in decades have been stretched to the limit by these increases, dashing their hopes and derailing their plans. For millions of hardworking Americans, especially young people, renting has become a painful burden, and homeownership has become a near impossibility. Apartments in cities should not be reserved only for those who can afford luxury units. They should be accessible to all working Americans who keep our cities running and keep them safe. Houses shouldn't be limited to those who have a lifetime of accumulated assets. They should be available to young families and those just starting out who have scraped and saved to afford a reasonable downpayment.”