The trucking industry is vital to the health of the American economy.

States know how to best prioritize transportation funding.

I think the people of this country are very tired of bailouts.

I think one of the things that has sometimes frustrated our private sector partners is it takes us a long time to do due diligence.

If I'm remembering correctly in having looked at this, there's really only one place in the world where you've actually been able to break even with the passenger fare in rail.

It is important that we reform our nation's critical infrastructure needs.

I believe that we do need to take up a reauthorization of the transportation bill and that we need to make some hard choices.

How can we assure taxpayers that this doesn't just become another government entity, that we end up bailing out bad projects?

There is no question that we must address our nation's infrastructure needs.

I am a strong supporter particularly of using the military commission system to try individuals at Guantanamo.

I think the people in New Hampshire make better decisions on where to put the funding than someone in Washington.

When I think about a project, for example, of high-speed rail--why would the private sector invest in that?

I am deeply concerned that over the past several years Congress has been unwilling to make tough choices about transportation funding.

It is so important that we respect the rule of law and that particularly those who serve are afforded the presumption of innocence.

I think it is important for the security of the American people.

I am concerned that establishing a national infrastructure bank would increase federal involvement and decision-making.

Mr. President, I rise today with deep sadness to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of Army SPC Nicholas P. Bernier, who died on June 25, 2011, from injuries sustained during combat in Kherwar, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation…

Mr. President, the media has been focused on our differences. But I think there is one thing that every single member of this body agrees on, we have to address the long-term debt and deficits. Like many Members of this Chamber, I have…