Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"This program is important for me not only because I authored the provision, but also because addiction is a serious problem that cuts across age, gender, and income."

"And my original bill had a 'shall' as opposed to the 'may.' Why do you think it is so important to--if that is your position as well, because I agree it should be a 'shall.'"

"I think that at this point it should be, and then schools should be working with their broader communities."

"I am proud of the work that this Committee has done to ensure that we, as a Nation, take care of our true American heroes, our veterans, when they return home."