"We need to put the politics aside and focus on solutions which is what I hope we can do here today."
"As my colleague Representative Phillips said, this is an issue that has been blown up by both parties."
"So many families in West Michigan work hard, pay their bills and still struggle to make ends meet."
"Data indicates that veteran entrepreneurs often start businesses years after their separation from the military."
"As Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee on Contracting and Infrastructure, I am committed to ensuring that veteran-owned small businesses have the resources that they need to succeed in the ..."
"House Republicans recently passed a partisan bill that will cut all nondefense discretionary spending across the federal government by 22 percent."
"If I had to pick one, it would be permitting reform."
"I just want to reiterate everything my colleague said and be on the record saying railroads...support the effort as well."
"Currently, the Coast Guard is operating with nearly 5,000 fewer guardsmen and guardswomen than they need."
"Recently with Representative Gonzalez-Colon we introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, which would ensure that our Coast Guard men and women get paid in the event of a Government shutdown."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's important hearing."
"The federal government is spending almost half a trillion dollars annually on the purchase of goods and services."