I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world.

The other part of outsourcing is this: it simply says where the work can be done outside better than it can be done inside, we should do it.

America is a place where you can be born into a low-income household but still lift yourself up, and it doesn't matter what color you are.

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.

So, I have the responsibility of making sure that HUD functions and runs well.

The largest challenge that we face, from my perspective, is the ability to continue moving forward so the agency will have a single mission: that is, to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing.

And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business.