Jackie Speier: “If we want to fix the backlog, we have got to pay for it.”

You've got to take ownership of it.

I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.

We must restore local control to the community.

I'm not going to sugarcoat this. This is a scandal, and it's one that each and every one of you need to take ownership of.