On the recordFebruary 28, 2023
As Senator Shelby at our Senate testimony hearing last March pointed out to us, we must maintain what we have before we can build new, and I think he hits the mark head-on.
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congress.govAs Senator Shelby at our Senate testimony hearing last March pointed out to us, we must maintain what we have before we can build new, and I think he hits the mark head-on.
Emphasizes the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure before expanding.
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