Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for the time. I rise in support of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act because it is essential for our economy and it addresses flood control and water management issues important to my district. Waterways and ports support more than 27,000 jobs in Connecticut, but Congress hasn't passed a WRRDA bill since 2007. We can't wait another 6 years to ensure that our inland waterways and seaports remain the greatest in the world. I do have concerns about provisions meant to streamline environmental reviews, but this bill is the result of bipartisan cooperation, something all too rare in Washington these days; and as a cosponsor, I am proud to say that this bill reflects the bipartisan action that my constituents expect from Congress. That is why I am so grateful to my friend from Pennsylvania, Chairman Shuster, as well as Ranking Member Rahall and Representative Bishop for their responsible bipartisan leadership on this effort. If you are concerned about the economy, public safety, or the lack of funding for our water infrastructure, pass WRRDA today. I rise in support of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, because it is essential for our economy, and it addresses flood control and water management issues that are important to my district. This past May, I led officials from the Army Corps of Engineers' New England Office on a tour of my district.…”