James M. Jeffords: “once again I thank Senator Inhofe and all of the Senators and staff that have helped us reach this point. This bill will…”

“once again I thank Senator Inhofe and all of the Senators and staff that have helped us reach this point. This bill will make a difference in the life of every American by making it easier and safer to get from place to place. In passing this bill, the Senate puts this Nation on the path to better roads, on the path to shorter and safer commutes, and on the path to more jobs. And this bill will not add a dime to the deficit. The additional $11 billion in this bill will allow all States and all communities to benefit under this legislation, and it is crucial that we hold on to that funding as we move forward with this bill. The President's veto threat against this bill is a mistake, it is misguided and it is flat out wrong. Let's get this bill done, and get it done right. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma is recognized.”