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On the recordMay 12, 2015
I thank you so very much. I thank you for your leadership. I am looking forward to the introduction of the bill and to push that through. Whether we can do it in 7 days or not--we could. It is possible. All the language is written. You will introduce it. The way of paying for it is known. We have just got work to do. I am just thinking about the greatness of this Nation and the enormous potential that we have, and how we just let that slip away, for lack of solid programs that really build this Nation. I think about Eisenhower and what he did with the great highway system that we have, the Interstate Highway System. There is much to be done. I look forward to your leadership. Mr. Speaker, I notice that our Republican colleagues have been listening to our debate and have decided to come and take the next hour and carry forth to Make It in America, build the infrastructure and the foundation for economic growth. I look forward to hearing the gentlemen. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Russell). The gentleman yields back the balance of his time.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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