Jim Clyburn actually said...

"Our Nation suffers when those who are talented, who have new ideas, and who want to work hard are denied the opportunity to compete because of their ethnic background, race, or gender."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your kindness."

"there needs to be more specific language in the RFPs issued by Federal grantees"

"there needs to be more aggressive and consistent compliance monitoring of the DBE program"