    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [March 20, 2002]
    [Pages 463-464]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Proposed Housing Affordability Legislation
    March 20, 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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