tying the hands of the SEC, being overprescriptive as this discussion draft bill is, is dangerous.

The fiduciary rule is a much-needed update of the rules governing investment advice to retirement savers.

conflicts of interest for Government officials cannot be allowed to be present in any of the transactions by the United States Government concerning Government property.

conflicts of interest have consequences.

I have quite consistently supported for public office persons of both political parties who I believe will reduce the size of Government, increase the efficiency of Government, and reduce the burden of taxation on the American people.

I want to recognize and thank Chairman Denham of our Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for his leadership in getting the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act across the finish line last year.

I absolutely oppose it, and I want the record to reflect that I would never support something that is going to harm people in this fashion.

The stimulus was a good bill. I am glad I voted for it.

But this is essential.

There is no reason to find ways to drive us apart unnecessarily.

That is the kind of policy that, absent some reason, would really drive a divisive wedge in a--maybe other places, but in this committee would drive a divisive wedge between people that get along and work together.