Barbara Boxer actually said...

So, I don't think we can wait. We know, if there was an automatic shut-off valve, we wouldn't be here today.

Boxer emphasizes the need for automatic shut-off valves to prevent future incidents.

09/27/2010

More Barbara Boxer Quotes

The TIFIA Program provides direct loans, loan guarantees and lines of credit to surface transportation projects at favorable terms.

We are here today to conduct oversight of the TIFIA Program which we greatly expanded in MAP-21.

We have just as much at stake in the TIFIA Program as all of you do because we put our confidence in it.

MAP-21 also made improvements to make TIFIA assistance more practical and usable for all regions of the Country, particularly rural areas.