What I want to do is say the United States, which signs the contract with the sponsor, will live up to its side of the contract. That contract right now is for 3 years for every sponsor. I am for moving to 5 years but doing it prospectively. This bill says to the people who signed the contract that Uncle Sam has changed his mind. He is going to make you responsible for 5 years when you sign for 3 years. Does the Senator from Texas think that is fair?
Discussing the implications of a contract change in a legislative bill.
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