Jeb Hensarling: “I think, if I remember right, just about every Democrat on this committee cosponsored the reduction in jobs of a half a…”

I continue to encourage you, Mr. Secretary, we need to have metrics of progress.

How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.

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…

HUD resources have not been the challenge; HUD focus and success has been.