Political Quotes

“I submit the following statements in support of Jenkins Amendment #15 to H.R. 4435. National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC): ``The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) has seen the negative effect of Insourcing on veteran and service disabled veteran small businesses over the last few years. Veterans who have fought for this government should not have to compete for business opportunities with the same government who ordered them in harm's way. Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI): A leaner, more efficient government is a worthy goal. Competitive sourcing provides important, demonstrable benefits for our business workforce, our economy, and our government's efficiency. The Competitive Enterprise Institute supports Rep. Lynn Jenkins' insourcing-and-outsourcing-related amendment to achieve that goal. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”