Jim Banks actually said...

"These improper pass throughs have long been prohibited by law, but they occur throughout the Federal government, and especially in recent years seem to plague the VA."

"I think all of us agree that military spouses shoulder an enormous burden on behalf of our Nation."

"H.R. 561 would ensure that veteran owned small businesses and service disabled veteran owned small businesses actually receive the VA contracts set aside for them by the VA Vets First program."

"This is the first of many steps to address these challenges, but a step worthy of bipartisan support on behalf of our military families."