Their testimony, their assertions, are absolutely false. My legislation does not in any way change the size standards of the existing program and in fact explicitly has a provision that this pilot program at GSA for mid-tier companies to see if it works cannot take away any business that otherwise would go to a qualified set-aside small business.
Connolly refutes claims that his legislation harms small businesses.
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But instead of taking steps forward to prevent and prepare our Nation for future pandemics, this Select Subcommittee has spent 2 years fanning the flames of people's mistrust in public health and taking advantage of their fears.
I would just ask, Mr. Chair, if we could stick to some decorum and not disparage witnesses or characterize their testimony.
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