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
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 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
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
In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesn't move as fast as I'd like it to move. Alphonso Jackson analysisdecisionfast 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
After leaving law school, I intentionally said that I never wanted to hold a job more than six years. Alphonso Jackson holdintentionallyjob Change image and share on social
They take pride in their schools. They begin to participate, where, when they are renters, they don't do that. So what we're doing by this program is strengthening America. Alphonso Jackson americabeginparticipate 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
