Mr. Speaker, again there are allegations being made in this House that are most unfortunate.
In fact, it is quite clear based on the words of individuals involved that there was no preferential treatment here. For example, the husband of one of the women involved made the following statement:
There was no preferential treatment, period. This is unfortunate for us and everyone else concerned because none of it's true.
In another quote:
Neither myself nor my husband...have ever spoken with Judy Sgro. There was...no commitment made--