The reality is direct lending under balanced scorekeeping, and we are trying to work that out with your staff right now. Direct lending saves money by any normal procedure, as the awards today have indicated. I will check this out with my staff. But if there is any kind of 40-percent limitation, frankly, I am going to have to oppose this, because I think it just tries to move us in the wrong direction.
Discussing direct lending and potential limitations during a floor debate.
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