Barbara Boxer: “this is a wonderful moment for me as the chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and I have to say I…”

“this is a wonderful moment for me as the chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and I have to say I wouldn't be at this point without the amazing work of my ranking member, Senator Inhofe. Everyone knows there are times when we don't see eye to eye on certain issues, mostly around the environment. We get that. But when it comes to making sure the infrastructure of this Nation is where it should be, there is really no daylight between us. I think it is very important to note that both Senators Landrieu and Vitter were determined to show us their needs for Louisiana, and both Senator Inhofe and I are very pleased we were able to work with both of them. We know we haven't met every single need, but we have taken an enormous step in that direction. This has been a bipartisan endeavor. This has not been easy. Some day, when I write my book on how a bill really becomes a law, I will let everyone know what it really takes to get a bill like this done, a bill that is 7 years in the making.”