Yvette Clarke actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My very straightforward amendment is simply an amendment of the socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses participation."

"It is important that we, as legislators, adjust our expectations to better reflect the diverse assortment of entrepreneurs."

"I think that is the distinction that we are talking about with these contractors that we really need to make sure we hold fast to."

"I have serious reservations about the use of contractors in the inspector cadre, where this work is generally recognized as an inherently Governmental responsibility."