Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"It is important the message that we are sending today to our disabled veterans and reservists, that we are not checking a box."

"I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the VA-SBA Act which will harmonize both programs under the SBA."

"This bill harmonizes the two conflicting contracting programs by eliminating the VA certification and transferring it to the SBA."

"We are also providing stability for that business to ensure that they can remain competitive rather than immediately penalized by the death of the service-disabled veteran business owner."