Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 347, the Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act. This legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to improve the management of its major purchases of systems to secure the border, better screen travelers, protect our shores, and other vital missions. Too often, the DHS has failed to document what these programs will cost, when they will be complete, and what they actually will deliver. It is unacceptable to spend billions of taxpayer dollars and not document this very basic but important information. H.R. 347 will help our committee and congressional watchdogs hold the Department accountable and ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent in both an efficient and effective manner. Safeguarding Americans' hard-earned tax dollars is why our constituents sent us here in the first place. I commend Ranking Member Watson Coleman for her leadership on this issue, and I ask all Members to join me in supporting this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”