Political Quotes

“We are the world's superpower, and much of the responsibility for maintaining the status of being that superpower falls on the shoulders of our Federal civil service. Already, they get about a third less than what they would be getting in the private sector for the same responsibilities. We desperately need the best and the brightest, from all over this country, to serve the American people. If we punish them by limiting their salaries, by making them scapegoats, we are doing a disservice to the American people. Let's not do this. Defeat the amendment. {time} 2330 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”