Ronald Reagan

“ The strength and ingenuity of private enterprise, the efficiency and liquidity of our capital markets, and sound government policies have brought decent and affordable housing to the overwhelming majority of Americans. The opportunity to own a home or to live in decent rental housing strengthens the family, the community, and the Nation. It gives individual Americans a stake in the local community and encourages responsible political involvement.
Since World War II, the housing industry has made an immense contribution to the economic prosperity of the United States. ”

“ It has created millions of productive jobs, creating demand for goods and services, and generated billions of dollars in tax revenues.
Shelter is one of the most basic human needs, and therefore encouraging the production of decent affordable housing must be a primary concern at all levels of government. ”