Political Quotes

Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Clark), the distinguished minority whip.

Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), the current distinguished ranking member of the Agriculture-Rural Development Subcommittee and the former ranking member of the MILCON-VA Subcommittee.

Mr. Chair, I believe the gentleman from Florida misspoke, so let me make clear that this amendment prohibits incentive bonus payments to anyone in the senior executive service in the entire VA, not just the central office. Let's be clear…