Lance Gooden: “Did you consult with the FBI director?”

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gooden). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 54 Offered by Mr. Gooden of Texas The…

This is really bad business for the American people. These settlement slush funds are wrong no matter who is in power and, frankly, victims are being overlooked. Victims should be made whole, and any other kind of settlement the government…

Mr. Attorney General, you started with a conclusion that there was an increase in threats.