Speaking at a New York City conference of Ginnie Mae investors, the Secretary said: "For investors, Ginnie Mae's success adds up to an opportunity. For HUD, it helps fulfill an obligation: to make the dream of homeownership possible for millions of Americans."

John Watts, Vice Chairman, Fischer Francis Trees and Watts; John Carey, Portfolio Manager, FFT&W; Alex J. Pollock, President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Jamie B. Steward, Jr., First Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Secretary Martinez; and Government National Mortgage Association Executive Vice President George S. Anderson.

The Secretary also made time following his visit to the Brown family's new home to "shoot hoops" with some local neighborhood residents, as well as New York Governor George Pataki.

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