"It is important that we study the new trends and the methodologies used by human traffickers."
"I was an original co-sponsor of the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act."
"I keep thinking of Milton Friedman somehow."
"So you would support us requiring them to give an opportunity to speak instead of hiding behind these blackout periods?"
"This bill would simply require the VA to submit a report to Congress at the end of each fiscal year listing the bonuses that were awarded to senior level executives within the Department."
"I have no doubt that the men and women of the VA serve our veterans admirably each day."
"VA employees should be fairly compensated for their work and awarded for their achievements in service to our veterans."
"Given the patterns of mismanagement at the VA, veterans must know how bonuses are being awarded at the agency."
"It is an honor to represent a district that is home to more than 55,000 veterans."
"I encourage my colleagues to support the VA Bonus Transparency Act."
"I see the CFPB as more of an obstacle. I respectfully disagree with my colleagues."
"I deem it unconstitutional, as someone who is also an attorney."