So, we're saying, if we can give developers and builders incentives to cut down on the regulatory barriers that are faced in this country, then we might be able to address the needs of affordable housing. Alphonso Jackson addressaffordablebarrier share on social
As you know, in this country Anglo-Americans are about 75 to 76 percent home ownership in this country, where Hispanics, African Americans are less than 50 percent. Alphonso Jackson africanamericananglo Change image and share on social
You can't rise as a class. You have to rise individually. It's what many of the civil rights-era people don't understand. Alphonso Jackson civilclassera Change image and share on social
But I do know this: that the two and a half years that I've been at HUD, I am absolutely convinced that some of the best workers in the world are in Federal Government. Alphonso Jackson absolutelyconvincefederal Change image and share on social
Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer. Alphonso Jackson americanblackdepend Change image and share on social
And I'm the kind of manager that doesn't believe that you micro-manage professionals. They should understand their responsibility and carry out those responsibility. Alphonso Jackson carrykindmanage Change image and share on social
I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world. Alphonso Jackson governmentgreatserve Change image and share on social
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. Alphonso Jackson abilityaffordableagency Change image and share on social
And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business. Alphonso Jackson bulkbusinesscountry Change image and share on social
The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin. Alphonso Jackson administrationbasisbush Change image and share on social
