Patrick McHenry actually said...

"we would just simply hope that procurement officer wouldn't look at those contributions that are publicly made to certify that they were indeed made public."

"This limits access to capital for these small businesses and it limits--Mr. Koester, it eliminates your ability to access capital and grow your company and grow your head count too, right?"

"I think it's the difference between a nice side of business that supports your family and a business that really contributes in a dramatic way to the U.S. economy."

"My point is if you are a sophisticated institutional investor, I don't think the SEC is going to protect you from Bernie Madoff."