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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 7, 2015

I call upon all Americans to recognize the importance of our Nation's transportation infrastructure and to acknowledge the contributions of those who build, operate, and maintain it.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 7, 2015

The United States was once a leader in infrastructure, and my Administration is dedicated to restoring this legacy.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 7, 2015

American infrastructure is the foundation of our economy—helping businesses move products, getting workers to the job, and ensuring families make it home to their loved ones each night.

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Joe Barton
@joebarton· Republican · TX· Mar 24, 2014

There is one minor point, they also all have to be built, and they are not all going to be built.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2013

There is a huge opportunity for jobs and infrastructure development at the ports to prepare for a Post-Panamax world.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2013

One common-sense way that we could put people back to work would be investing in modernizing our nation's infrastructure.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2013

We spend approximately 2 percent of GDP on infrastructure, a 50 percent decline from 1960 and far less than countries like China.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 7, 2013

Rebuilding our roads, bridges and ports will not only put Americans back to work, but also help to expand trade, keep American businesses competitive and create even more jobs here at home.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 18, 2012

The American people deserve to know that companies running our critical infrastructure meet basic, commonsense cybersecurity standards.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 5, 2012

This bill will keep thousands of construction workers on the job rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 24, 2012

Legislation should address core critical infrastructure vulnerabilities without sacrificing the fundamental values of privacy and civil liberties for our citizens.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 21, 2012

To maintain our Nation's competitive edge and ensure an economy built to last, the United States must have fast, reliable, resilient, and environmentally sound means of moving people, goods, energy, and information.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 21, 2012

Investing in the Nation's infrastructure provides immediate and long-term economic benefits for local communities and the Nation as a whole.

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