So if the Federal Government would somehow figure out a system where they could... we're going to see more projects get done.

As experts in such infrastructure deployment, we stand ready to engage with the Committee to design mechanisms to maximize this investment for all Americans.

We commend Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson for their sagacious leadership in proposing and advancing legislation...

Our road, waterway, rail and broadband networks connect communities and help drive our economy.

A bunch of us in the Senate took him at his word, and a month ago introduced a trillion dollar infrastructure bill.

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The numbers aren't looking good. The American Society of Civil Engineers graded our infrastructure at a D+.

In Florida alone, there are 200 bridges that, according to the State Department of Transportation, are structurally deficient.

Climate change is undermining existing infrastructure in our cities already.

The President, as candidate, said that he wanted a trillion dollar infrastructure program.

You can imagine the strain on the existing infrastructure, the roads and bridges.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only to celebrate African American History Month, but to celebrate two stories lost to mainstream history. The first story is the original Underground Railroad, and the other story is of Josiah T. Walls…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Johnson). Without objection, it is so ordered. Foreign Aid

Mr. President, I know we are working through these nominations, and there is an important one before us now, but as we continue to debate it, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the overall function of the Federal Government…

We're of course pleased to help vigorously implement the Global Magnitsky Act.

This is an issue that unifies, and should unify, all Americans.

We're talking about the government, particularly the Chinese Communist Party, and the way it treats its own people.

Not only do we look forward to working closely with you on implementing the Global Magnitsky Act, but why not also demand that Chinese companies investing in the United States and elsewhere perform human rights due diligence and…