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What we need in this country is an interstate system of pipelines so we can get the natural gas resources and the oil resources that are so abundant in this country.

We believe in federalism. Because we believe that the people in the State of Oregon and the people in the State of Utah can make much, much, much better decisions about what road projects and bridge projects should be funded in Oregon and…

This is a law that was passed 60 years ago specifically to keep minorities off of Federal road projects. It is discriminatory in effect, and it was discriminatory in its intention, and it is high time we repeal this law.

This was a constructive contribution to the debate over legislation that eventually became MAP-21.

My goal as chairman of this committee is to find a way to fund a long-term infrastructure bill.

Let us not take things off the table before we start this discussion.

I want to make sure that we have enough permanent revenues in the Transportation Trust Fund so that we can have a 6-year reauthorization without another cliff.

We have to get an infrastructure solution here that helps us move forward, so thank you for your leadership.

There really needs to be some policy changes here if we are going to really address this larger program.

What kind of roads do you have? What kind of sewers and water do you have?

Yes, we need more infrastructure. Let us start with the easy ones that do not cost taxpayers a penny. Let us start with Keystone.

Neither party should point fingers and try to lay blame when it comes to the now-common practice of passing short-term highway extensions.

I simply ask that everyone join me in a moment of silence so that we can offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their loved ones.

However, in the past, this committee has consistently stepped up to the plate to find ways to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent.

We would have a sufficient amount to plus-up on defense or on the domestic side without such borrowing techniques.

I believe that it is high time we stop stealing money from motorists, people who drive their car to work in the morning like I do, taking my Federal gasoline tax money and using it to fund transit projects that I do not use.

Do not be afraid to raise the gas tax. Make it a part of the funding formula.

I am committed to working to get us as close to that goal as possible.