Jeb Hensarling: “In order to close for the bipartisan majority, I will yield the remainder of our time to the author of the bill, the…”

There is no better home affordability program than a growing economy with a good job.

Well, after hearing those kind comments, I would be happy to yield the gentleman even more time. I say that tongue-in-cheek. Mr. Speaker, I have learned that if you want kind things said about you, announce your retirement. So, I must…

I am now very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise), the majority whip.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were more than mere bystanders in the 2008 financial crisis. They were in fact at the epicenter of that crisis.