Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I want to express my strong support for the 2017 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. Senator Collins and Senator Reed deserve tremendous credit for their leadership on this bipartisan bill. Congress has the basic responsibility to determine how we spend hard- earned taxpayer dollars. It is a responsibility that my colleagues and I on the Appropriations Committee take very seriously. Debating and passing these annual bills provides accountability. It is an important part of setting priorities, making choices, and reducing waste. Last week, the Senate passed an energy and water appropriations bill crafted by Senators Alexander and Feinstein. While I don't serve on their subcommittee, I was very proud to support their bill, and I congratulate them on moving forward and making the process work. The 2017 Transportation and HUD appropriations bill is the latest example of the Senate's return to regular order. This process enables all Senators to play an active role in the legislative process and to address concerns that are important to their States. This bill is crafted with bipartisan support, and it helps to drive the growth of our Nation. Senators Collins and Reed have put in a lot of work to prepare this bill for consideration, as have both of their staffs. The discretionary spending in this bill is within the budget caps, and it reflects a responsible approach.…”