Political Quotes

“I first wish to congratulate my colleagues for the work they have accomplished this week, work on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. For those in Colorado, it is important work. For Denver International Airport and for multiple airports around the State, the aviation industry in Colorado accounts for tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue generated by not only DIA, but whether it is Vail, Durango, Grand Junction, or any number of airports across the State, we have benefited from the work this FAA reauthorization has accomplished. I commend the chairman, Senator Thune, for his work, as well as the chairman, Senator Murkowski, for the work she has accomplished on the Energy bill--legislation that will accomplish greater opportunities for the United States to achieve North American energy security, including thousands of jobs that can be created by legislation I was able to secure within the bill on performance contracting--a very great accomplishment for the Senate. I urge the House and the Senate to come together quickly in order to find a compromise on the Energy bill and to get this signed into law. Cheyenne Mountain Day Mr. President, I come to the floor to talk about an event I participated in last week with General Hyten in Colorado Springs, based in Cyber Command, to talk about an event that was shared by Governor Hickenlooper as well from the great State of Colorado. Since 1966, the U.S.…”