"It's important that the citizens of our great country, whether they agree or disagree with the policies that come from Congress or come from agencies, that they can expect that we play within--within the boundaries of the playing field using the rules of play."
"If we only dealt with issues that were going to pass and be signed by the President, nothing would have happened..."
"We want to get down to the problem to make sure that we use the present law effectively to protect all concerned."
"the administration should work with Congress and stakeholders to use the existing system to crack down on bad actors"
"I have a concern about burdensome reporting requirements added on top."
"bad actors who deny workers basic protections... should not be awarded federal contracts funded with taxpayer dollars"
"I am afraid that if this executive order is implemented there will be plenty of court battles."
"I stand here as a member of Congress, very concerned that, Democrat or Republican, that we continue to uphold the primacy of the People's House."
"The unprecedented level of subjectivity introduced into the responsibility determination process of this executive order... will greatly impede government contracting."
"This is our responsibility, Mr. Chairman--and thank you--to do oversight, to continue to push to get to the answers."
"You want to be properly stewards of taxpayers money, but 52 percent of them have trouble as far as whether they are paying back $530 I believe was the exact number?"