Tim Walberg actually said...

"The intent is, as I understand it, to enhance savings in the detention program, which it is less expensive when you think of $122 per day on average for a detention bed."

"Yet there is concern that the alternatives to detention generally leads to higher levels of absconding, which adds additional support and security problems as well."

"I applaud you for what you are doing for your child. And sadly, some of that opportunity has been taken away from you as a result of a union."

"They would actually say that? ... With your dues dollars paying for that?"