Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"I am concerned with the growing trend of booster collectives steering the largest deal to the top athletes in football and men's basketball."

"I am committed to working in a bipartisan manner to enact legislation that assists small businesses."

"A competitive business environment is the lifeblood of a thriving free enterprise economy, spurring innovation, driving productivity, and fostering consumer choice at fair prices."

"Thank you. And I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Mfume for this bipartisan effort, very important legislation."