George Butterfield actually said...

"I am beginning to understand that it could provide a great boost to our national economy and it could provide a boost for Federal and State coffers."

"The data seems to suggest that."

"those who legalize, regulate, promote, and profit from gambling have an ethical and an economic imperative to minimize the social cost of gambling addiction."

"I thank Representatives Barton, Schakowsky, Pitts, Whitfield, Campbell, Frank, and many others who are current or former sponsors of this legislation."