I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Nolan), a member of the committee.

Let me start off by first saying we lost a valuable former member of this committee just recently. Howard Coble passed away. I just want to say that Howard was on this committee his entire time in Congress. He was a very valued member of…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Yoder). The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 6 minutes remaining.

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes.

Currently under the CMAQ Program, funds may be used to purchase publicly owned alternative fuel vehicles, including passenger vehicles, service trucks, street cleaners, and others. This is a good amendment that ensures alternative fuel…

I support the gentleman's commonsense amendment. As usual, he brings common sense to the table. This amendment does and will accelerate the approval of TIFIA credit assistance for certain projects. I encourage all Members to support the…

This amendment is not in our jurisdiction. It is in the Energy and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction. I understand the Energy and Commerce Committee supports the amendment, so we support the amendment also. I yield back the balance of my…

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams) to discuss her amendment.

This has been 3 years in the making. When I first became chairman just about 3 years ago to almost the date today, one of my top priorities was to pass a multiyear surface transportation bill. I have had some people who lament and say: Oh…

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 am happy to work with the gentleman on the issue. I oppose the amendment, but I want to continue talking with the gentleman and working with him.