Mr. Speaker, I Rise Today In Support

When Regulations On The Housing Industry Are Reasonable, The Cost Of Housing Goes Down. Regulatory Relief Is Needed To Make Housing More Affordable To More Americans.

When Rough Times Have Fallen Upon Our State In The Past, Texans Have Always Responded With Generosity And An Eagerness To Help. The Compassionate Response To The Fires Has Proven That This Community Spirit Is Alive And Well.

More Americans Own Their Home Than Ever Before. Nearly 70 Percent Of American's Are Homeowners. So It Is A Good Time For Us To Asses The Positive Impacts Of Homeownership On Families, Communities And On The Nation's Economy.

President Bush Has A Track Record Of Making The Right Decisions When It Comes To National Security.

The Weekend Brought Good News For Our Friends In The Cattle Industry. At Long Last, Japan Has Taken The Steps Needed For American Beef To Make Its Way Back Into The Japanese Market.