Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, let me reiterate that, this last year, GAO said 17 of the 24 agencies that they surveyed used only 25 percent of their headquarters office space. That means 75 percent of office space in the headquarters of the largest agencies is vacant. This is just returning back to 2019 levels. We are talking about $12 million in cuts for what the GAO says is a $7 billion problem. For 20 years, they have been talking about this, so much so that it has been on their high-risk list for years. If we are going to account for a $1.7 trillion deficit, can we start by cutting millions out of billion-dollar problems? Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Brecheen). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 27 Offered by Mr. Burlison The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 27 printed in part B of House Report 118-269.”