John Shimkus actually said...

"Yes. My time is expired, but I guess that is the point of a hearing to identify if you want to do a legislative fix to make sure there is greater transparency and give you the authority to do that."

"it is always good that we look at a program that was established a long time ago, especially when there is some interest in rural America."

"wasn't there basically intent that the revenue be provided to be helpful to the low-income population?"

"sometimes large entities are very important in the security of this country."