Political Quotes

Eleanor Holmes Norton: “One of my goals, as chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, has been increasing the ability of Disadvantaged…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2022
One of my goals, as chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, has been increasing the ability of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises--DBEs--to participate in the building of our infrastructure.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes her goal of enhancing DBE participation in infrastructure projects.

Share

More from Eleanor Holmes Norton

Aug 4, 2026

Lifetime identity protection is the only solution that will give the workers whose data was compromised the peace of mind they deserve.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 9, 2026

This bill would establish a commonsense process to ensure that qualified nominees are not indefinitely delayed by Senate inaction.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 9, 2026

D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 21, 2025

In my long career representing D.C. residents in Congress, I have rarely seen a bill as unreasonable and patronizing to the more than 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital as this one.

newrepublic.com

Other voices in this conversation