Members are expressly prohibited from 'using their official positions for personal gain.'

I think now the annual premium for a 30-year loan with a 95 percent LTV is 1.15.

You obviously have discretion, and I--one, let me say I appreciate the comments that you have made with respect to the conforming loan limits with respect to FHA and what I would view as mission creep.

FHA is likely a disaster in the making. If we are not careful, it may become Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the sequel.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership on the balanced budget amendment. Mr. Speaker, since the President was elected, our Nation has now seen its first trillion-dollar deficit, its second trillion-dollar…

We believe that frankly increasing tax revenues could hurt the economy. But within the context of a bipartisan negotiation with Democrats, clearly they are a reality.

We believe, frankly, that increasing tax revenues could hurt the economy, but within the context of a bipartisan negotiation with Democrats, clearly they are a reality.

Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us would increase taxpayer exposure to the housing market by raising conforming loan limits at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Hardworking taxpayers, struggling to make their own mortgage…

The lack of our job creation is resulting from, number one, a debt crisis.

It is absolutely critical that we do not inhibit the competitiveness of our U.S. institutions.

I am concerned that Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act is shaping up to be one of the worst provisions in a bill loaded with provisions that stifle economic growth.