Michael Burgess actually said...

"This measure authorizes the establishment of a national checkoff program for concrete masonry products."

"I thank Representative Guthrie for his leadership on this issue and his efforts to create a bipartisan bill that seeks to grow the economy, create jobs, and protect consumers."

"I want to thank Representative Guthrie for the efforts to create this bipartisan bill that seeks to grow the economy, create jobs, and protect consumers."

"I want to be certain that it is done correctly and in accordance with all of the principles that the Founders laid down for us in the Constitution."