Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advocate for a national infrastructure plan. I represent the central coast of California, and this winter we got rain. We got a lot of rain. So much so that it caused millions in damage to the area, including the closure of the famous Highway 1 in Big Sur, with major mudslides in the south and the loss of the 315-foot Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge in Big Sur. That damage has left 450 people isolated: kids can't get to school; families are separated; and employers and employees are suffering, including the loss of $8 million in 1 month in the off-season. But the effects of that damage extend beyond Big Sur to the surrounding towns, counties, and, actually, the entire State of California. People from all over the world come to Big Sur. They drive down from San Francisco. They drive up from Los Angeles. They patronize towns all along their way to Big Sur. We understand why. It is the most beautiful place in the world. It is my home. And we want it to be open to all of you. It is time that the Congress and our President help Americans by investing in our American infrastructure. ____________________”