Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment. It is another good amendment by the chairman of the Budget Committee, who has not only a great appreciation for the issues involved here, but has been very constructive and helpful in supporting this underlying legislation. This amendment would require agency inspectors general to report to Congress annually any settlement agreements that violate the provisions of this bill. This audit requirement would aid enforcement, both by deterring agency noncompliance and by ensuring noncompliance is reported back to Congress, so it can be addressed. Accordingly, I thank Chairman Price for his thoughtful amendment and for working with me on it. The amendment improves the bill, and I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”