Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, when we engaged in hearings on this bill, I want to spread on the record the thought that I have that the quality of the testimony was what spurred this Member in attempting to bring about a final solution to the resolution of administrative disputes. Particularly I want to pay tribute to the gentlemen from TRW, who in their testimony outlined how in effect money could be saved and, more importantly, time and energy of the various agencies and the private entities involved in an enterprise and very forcefully convinced this Member, along with the testimony of others, that this type of mechanism indeed should be and is now on the verge of being reauthorized. We worry about what effect the Scanwell language might have and what atmosphere it casts over the final passage of this legislation. The gentleman from Rhode Island was correct in stating that hearings ought to be held and that the next Congress ought to make it a part of its agenda. I want to place on the record my pledge that if reelected and we return to the work of the committee in which we participate, that we will hold hearings and look at it very closely. But for now, we do no harm to anyone by leaving the law as it is without delving into the controversial aspects of the Scanwell item about which we speak.”