Political Quotes

“Another survey from the OPM found that 80 percent of managers in Federal agencies report they are managing a poorly performing staff and it is nearly impossible to take actions like demoting or firing them, thanks to the government unions. The problem is even worse when you consider a May Federal News Network Survey showed that only 8 percent of Federal employees are coming in to work--8 percent every day. Mr. Chairman, when there is an unfortunate incident that happens at the FAA, we need these FAA employees onsite and ready to respond to do everything they can to remediate the situation. My constituents go to work every day, and, Mr. Chairman, your constituents go to work every day. They don't want to pay the salaries of Federal employees who don't have to show up to work. Again, it is hard to believe we have to have an amendment to require this, but this amendment should pass, and I hope all my colleagues will support it.”