On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
Mr. Chair, I would like to say that we on this side of the aisle do stand with veterans, and we do stand for accountability, and we do stand with the taxpayers. And that is precisely why we must oppose the unconstitutional provisions in H.R. 5620 for removing dangerous employees. The current provisions we do believe are unconstitutional; and that is why, in the end, it will not protect veterans. Actually, it harms them more because these employees will be reinstated after the courts find the provisions that they were dismissed under--this bill, under this law, would be found unconstitutional, and they would be reinstated and a lot of taxpayer money would be wasted. Yes, we stand with the veteran. Yes, we stand for the taxpayer. Yes, we stand for accountability. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment, therefore, because we replace it with a constitutional alternative. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
