"The acquisition work force is experiencing a silver tsunami, in which 25 percent of employees could retire within the next several years."
"It is imperative that we maintain competitive compensation packages in the Federal work force."
"We must maintain a focus on this issue, because whether it is human trafficking or the failure to hold down contract costs, our acquisition personnel are in the front lines on behalf of our constituen..."
"Congressman Connolly's comments resonate so much with us in terms of protecting and strengthening the Federal acquisition work force."
"As Congressman Connolly pointed out, we are focused on strengthening specialized acquisition cadres for IT, for services and for others."
"I am very concerned, very concerned that the progress we have made over the past 2 years is at risk."
"We cannot protect the Federal acquisition process without a good Federal acquisition work force."
"I introduced H.R. 1424, the Federal Acquisition Improvement Act, and Senator Collins introduced a companion bill in the Senate, bipartisan legislation."
"It is a breath of fresh air to have commitment like you have shown to improving training for our Federal acquisition work force."
"The bill sends a very strong signal of improving and strengthening the Federal Acquisition Institute."
"None of use want to grow bureaucracy."
"I am concerned that with the best of intentions, that has a degrading effect on the quality of acquisition."