Alma Adams actually said...

"Thank you for holding this important hearing. It is my pleasure to be here as we discuss a critical topic that impacts our nation's veterans and identify ways to improve their access to the federal co..."

"This presents a significant conflict of interest and inflicts harm on veteran-owned small businesses."

"Unfortunately, the President's infrastructure plan unveiled earlier this year would fall woefully short of this goal."

"It cuts more than $168 billion from existing transportation and infrastructure programs, and it allows large companies and foreign investors to toll our roads and bridges."