"The time for patiently hoping for better days is over."
"This is the moment to try to put into place systems that will stop a repetition of the infuriating behavior of GSA employees."
"Yes, they are all outside of Western Region, but we also have criminal investigations in Region 9 as well."
"There is nothing that erodes the confidence of taxpayers more than reading of these scandalous examples of wasted dollars at a time when the public is struggling to put food on the table."
"That is important."
"it is my strong hope that before Congress adjourns this session that we give final passage to a bill sponsored by Senators Collins, Grassley, and me, which is S. 300, to require agencies to adopt bett..."
"So I thank you for that."
"I am encouraged by the Acting Administrator's actions so far, but aggressive congressional oversight must continue."
"I urge you to go forward to figure out both how to reduce the fees to the agencies so in turn that will reduce pressure to raise those dollars by taxes."
"This is outrageous and particularly so in the midst of what is supposed to be a freeze on pay in the Federal Government, a bad economy, and high unemployment."
"I appreciate that."