Bud Shuster

Finally, Mr. Chairman, Adam Smith said in ``The Wealth of Nations'' that government should do three things for their people: provide them with security, preserve justice, and erect and maintain infrastructure to promote commerce. If you…

I, as always, appreciate the gentlewoman from California and her hard work. She is a valued member of the committee. I don't believe this amendment has to do with transportation policy. I think it is a good thing when you bury power lines…

I claim the time in opposition, although I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I appreciate the gentleman pushing this issue. Again, as I said, burying power lines I think is a positive thing. It does add to the beauty of the landscape. But I just don't believe that it is the Federal Government's role to underwrite…

I appreciate the gentleman from California bringing this amendment forward. The STRR Act requires the Secretary to issue regulations by the end of this year to implement recommendations of a report to Congress on assisting veterans in…

I think the gentlewoman from Alabama offers a sound safety provision, and I support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

The gentleman's amendment is a smart, thoughtful amendment, and I support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

The gentlewoman has a solid, sound amendment, and I support it. I yield back the balance of my time.

I do oppose this amendment. In this bill, we have created a competitive grant program for nonmotorized users. In this program, it stood up for the first time. We should let NHTSA stand this program up before we judge the success and before…

I continue to oppose, and I urge all Members to oppose the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

Unfortunately, I rise in opposition to this amendment by my good friend from Vermont. I know there are a lot of health benefits and other benefits to this. The main reason that I rise in opposition is that, with the gentleman's amendment…