For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 20, 2002
Statement by the President
On Introduction of Oxley/Roukema/Green Housing Legislation H.R. 3995
"Housing Affordability for America Act of 2002":
I commend Chairman Oxley, Housing Subcommittee Chairwoman Roukema,
and Congressman Green, for introducing H.R. 3995, the "Housing
Affordability for America Act of 2002" and look forward to working with
them on the bill in the legislative process. Increasing
housing opportunities for all Americans is a high priority for my
Administration. In particular, I am committed to increasing
the opportunities for minority families to become homeowners.
The purchase of a home is a unique commitment that benefits the
homeowner and the community, and ultimately the nation. My
budget contains proposals designed to increase homeownership and
affordable housing opportunities. Through their hard work on the
Housing Affordability for America Act of 2002, Chairman Oxley,
Chairwoman Roukema, and Congressman Green have joined in this worthy
effort.
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