McCaul Addresses Sealy FMTV Task Force on GAO's Ruling

AUSTIN – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) addressed the Sealy FMTV Task Force Tuesday to briefly discuss the GAO’s ruling and what steps will be taken moving forward. Rep. McCaul, who is in Washington for votes, spoke to the task force in Sealy by phone. The following are excerpts from his remarks:

"I want to congratulate everyone on their hard work. The GAO’s report confirmed that the Army’s decision was flawed, as we have said from the very beginning."

"The Army has 60 days to respond to this. We’re gonna continue to fight and make sure that this contract remains with BAE. Actually right after this call I’m meeting with Dennis Morris from the Sealy plant."

"I’m also setting up another meeting with Dean Popps the Army’s Assistant Secretary for Procurement. I’m also setting up a meeting with Senator Hutchison and Senator Cornyn to meet with Ash Carter, the Department of Defense Undersecretary for Procurement and I will be talking to the Secretary of the Army. Obviously it is top priority to keep these jobs in Texas. We’ve also requested congressional hearings on this matter. We’re gonna hold their feet to the fire to make sure they do the right thing."

"This is great news and I wanted to personally talk to ya’ll and thank you for everything you did."

"I can’t wait to get out of Washington and visit with some of the employees back there."