Heidi Alexander: “I thank the Senator from Rhode Island for his courtesy in allowing me to go next. ____________________”

I’m an overweight 51 year old woman, and what we’re doing through this cycling and walking investment strategy is about how we get, frankly, people like me to be a little bit more active.

With free bus travel for five to 15-year-olds and discounts on kids' meals at restaurants, cinema tickets and theme parks, we're helping people make the most of the time they have together for the school holidays.

I tried couch to 5k, and found it really difficult. But ask me to leave my car at home and cycle five or 10 minutes to the supermarket when I want to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread, that’s something that I could easily do.

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 10 minutes when the afternoon votes are concluded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.