Because if you are really worried about deficits and debt, which every single one of us is...
I have begun discussions with Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Hatch on funding the Highway Trust Fund.
I believe Senator Barrasso is next, followed by Senator Boozman.
We wouldn't be able to fund any new projects.
So I think what we need to do is find a sweet spot.
We must not let that happen.
It is critical for our Nation to continue investing in our aging infrastructure.
That is why Senator Vitter and I are really working hard to move quickly to restore some faith out there.
This committee is going to deal with the reauthorization. What we heard from every member... is that we need certainty here.
Roads and bridges are not Democratic, they are not Republican.
This is a hearing about the Highway Trust Fund. I have never quite seen this type of an attack on various members.