Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of my amendment, which would prohibit funds from going toward implementing, administering, or enforcing the equity action plan of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This plan clearly violates the Federal civil rights law that has been in place since the 1960s. The intent of the Fair Housing Act is clear: to prevent ``discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.'' In other words, individuals with the financial means to rent or purchase a home cannot be discriminated against. Unfortunately, the executive order signed by President Biden, and the equity action plan laid out by the Department of Housing and Urban Development stretches the definition of ``fair housing'' far beyond the original intent of Congress. This administration has twisted the definition of the word ``equity'' to mean the exact opposite of fair and impartial treatment under the law. Equity is the administration's way of manipulating the rule of law to offer preferential treatment to various constituency groups. Rather than addressing the merits of those in need, the administration is conjuring up groups of individuals who have been assigned a predetermined victimhood status. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.”