Martin Sabo: “Mr. Chairman, since I have become a Member of Congress, and I am sure well before that, some in Congress have called for…”

“Mr. Chairman, since I have become a Member of Congress, and I am sure well before that, some in Congress have called for the repeal of Davis-Bacon. I have opposed these efforts and will continue to oppose any weakening of this important law. As an operator of a small business, with unionized workers, for years before I entered public life, I learned that in general you truly do get what you pay for. It is not as simple as some claim, that there would be a major cost saving by eliminating this requirement. Studies have been shown that prove differently. I support Davis-Bacon. I will vote for the gentleman's amendment, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the gentleman's amendment.”