Tony Cardenas actually said...

"the experienced legislators know that when you have legislation there is a big difference between the words can and shall, a big, big difference."

"The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires Federal agencies to ensure that contractors have a satisfactory performance record and a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics before they ma..."

"So basically those are potential increases, they are not charted actual increases; they are potential increases based on cause and effect, correct?"

"Okay. Well, thank you for your concerns and the effort you are putting into that."