John Shimkus actually said...

"When you collect money for a certain purpose and not use it for that purpose most average Americans would not get away with what governments are allowed to get away with."

"I believe the bills before the Committee today will bolster America's public safety communications networks, and I'm proud to be an original cosponsor of two of them."

"It's our responsibility to make sure our constituents' dollars are being used as intended--especially when it comes to keeping them safe."

"This bill provides the dual benefit of streamlining travelers' access to assistance when they need it, while allowing emergency workers to focus on urgent matters."