Alphonso Jackson
Alphonso Jackson
Alphonso R. Jacksonserved as the 13th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He was nominated by President George W. Bush on January 28, 2004 and confirmed by the Senate on March 31, 2004. Jackson announced his resignation on March 31, 2008...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPublic Servant
Date of Birth9 September 1945
CountryUnited States of America
jobs color skins
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.
country home african-american
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.
equality
In 1965, I marched for equality.
moving agency perspective
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.
country people small-business
And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business.
done should outsourcing
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.
dream determination lying
The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame; it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.
I think that there will always be a need for Housing and Urban Development.
believe mentally physically
I believe that if you are elderly, physically or mentally handicapped we have an obligation too you, but if you are able-bodied, you should be working.