"I think that is a really smart idea."
"the more requirements that are placed on them by us, federally, the harder it is for them to spend the time, the paperwork, to do those small mortgages"
"I especially want to thank Mr. Patrick Goggles for being here today."
"OK, Mr. Upton, how are Native Community Development Financial Institutions providing support to prospective Native homeowners?"
"Geez."
"Without safe, decent place to call home, nothing in your life works--not your work, your family, your health, not anything."
"Oh, in Alaska."
"I could not agree more with my colleagues, and the need to pass NAHASDA and so many other essential housing bills."
"Even with recent increases, inflation-adjusted funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant is well below where it was 25 years ago."
"I guess I have the wrong acronym. What is it--NAHASDA?"
"What if you find a house that needs plumbing and electrical upgrades, and heating upgrades? Are there programs that are easily accessible to take care of those needs?"