Barbara Boxer

I feel responsible, if it is a Federal highway, that it be safe.

I think that is so important. Because I have heard from New York and other Senators from other States who say they don't like the fact that some of their States get the money instead of it going to the more local people.

So many of you said bridges, we need attention to our bridges.

This thing, you used the word crisis, Mr. Lewis, and I have to share that. This is a looming crisis that is upon us.

This is unprecedented. We have a job to do, and it ain't about red and blue.

This is a must-have for a lot of us here. We want to make sure it happens.

I found this to be very, very helpful.

But we never, ever said, waive the safety standards, waive the way you treat your employees.

A hundred million is a lot of millions. But I got your point, and I think it is well taken.

But we found that sweet spot the last time, how do you keep the Federal interest but not make it difficult and unnecessary delays.

I am really sorry that you have been vilified by certain members; you should be lauded, as the IG lauded you.

We must work to ensure EPA is operating transparently and pursuing a positive course for our environment and our economy.

Seventy-five percent of Americans say the U.S. should take action on climate change even if other nations do less.

Open your eyes. Look at what happened in L.A. and Southern California.

I continue to have serious concerns with the President's climate action plan and the use of Executive authority to circumvent Congress.

I think we all in America know that we are facing over $200 billion of infrastructure needs in these arenas.

There is an endangerment finding, so for people to sit here and say it is no danger is simply contradicted by the facts and by science.

I will share Roger Wicker, Senator Wicker's concern that we are moving money from State programs for clean water and water treatment to the bureaucracy at EPA.

But no one came down here. This is where people are. People are not with the Republicans on this.

The Republicans support cracking down on ozone and smog and particulate matter just isn't true.

The proposed reduction in funding for the brownfields program is discouraging.

I am concerned that the Agency has proposed funding reductions for programs that enjoy strong bipartisan support.

EPA has a record that Americans be proud of, and I want to show you the support that EPA has in the public.

I take an oath to protect and defend the people. That includes their health.

National Nurses United, representing 185,000 nurses, has joined me and Senator Whitehouse in calling for a thorough health impacts study on our people.