Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"If Congress fails to enact legislation preventing a patchwork of State laws, we will likely see States competing with one another to create the best incentives for students to come to their schools."

"I also want to thank Congressman Anthony Gonzalez for his tireless bipartisan effort to give student athletes the opportunity to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness, or NIL."

"It is the only way we can get this done for students, and I--we all agree, Madam Chair, on the NIL."

"I am eager to learn how you will continue leading on its important work--especially in the protection of our constituents from fraud and scams."