U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) made the following statement regarding President Obama’s plan to address the housing crisis.

Senator Martinez said:

“The President’s plan is a welcome step in addressing the housing crisis, which is at the core of our nation’s economic problems. Like President Obama, I believe we need to help deserving people stay in their homes. Curbing foreclosures helps neighborhoods, helps communities, and will eventually help the entire economy. I look forward to working with the Administration to help implement these ideas.”