Mark Meadows actually said...

"Is that not the most transparent way to do a lease where you have a plus-up from a base amount?"

"Would you agree with this, Mr. Mathews? The Delegate has been very active on making sure that we use underutilized buildings in the District of Columbia and make them producing assets."

"So I have tried to explain that what happened is this is a good deal for the American taxpayer."

"So, Mr. Mathews, let me come back on this lease to make sure we are crystal-clear."