So with our own economy, we haven't done anything about poverty in this country. Poverty is about where it was.
So you would suggest maybe that we should put in provisions that would require them to invest it in things that produce ...
I would not recommend enacting a provision that is targeted towards job creation.
we will be looking very seriously at that in this committee as we move forward in the appropriations process.
this has been a very helpful hearing.
Well, the Federal Aid Highway Program is based on the principle that States own and operate the National Highway System.
what happened at home in Washington State on the Skagit River Bridge has just been an eye-opener for everyone in my Stat...
Our transportation system requires collaboration among all levels of government.
I wanted to go back to what happened on the Skagit River Bridge in my State.
Well, this is clearly a project that we don't want to be shut down because one of those of maintenance says, 'No more.'
it's a critical piece of infrastructure on the I-5 corridor. Needs to be replaced.
I go home to Washington State every weekend. And I'm hearing from friends, neighbors, businesses, everyone about the imp...
the collapse of this bridge really was a huge reminder that our Nation's infrastructure is aging
We do, too. So, thank you. Working very hard on that.
I commend your leadership on addressing our transportation challenges.
We need a long-term fix if possible.
I appreciate that. And NTSB has been onsite and expect to have their report out.
I happen to agree with those who believe that greater transparency and better data about the requests that government en...
