Peter DeFazio actually said...

"the Federal Government began occupying more leased than owned space, and in almost every case that is the more expensive way to go."

"Well, brainiac down at OMB, you know, wrote this into a rule, which somehow has never gotten changed at OMB."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for putting scrutiny on this important issue, the costs and potential efficiencies that could be gained with enhanced leasing."

"I am working with Chairman Chaffetz on OMB reform because I keep running into them doing all sorts of things that do not make sense for the U.S. Government or the taxpayers of the United States of Ame..."