the Mobile NOW legislation introduced by Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson highlights the significance of streamlined permitting and siting in a national broadband deployment strategy.

Prepared statement.

In Florida alone, there are 200 bridges that, according to the State Department of Transportation, are structurally deficient.

The numbers aren't looking good. The American Society of Civil Engineers graded our infrastructure at a D+.

Climate change is undermining existing infrastructure in our cities already.

You can imagine the strain on the existing infrastructure, the roads and bridges.

Our road, waterway, rail and broadband networks connect communities and help drive our economy.

As experts in such infrastructure deployment, we stand ready to engage with the Committee to design mechanisms to maximize this investment for all Americans.

So if the Federal Government would somehow figure out a system where they could... we're going to see more projects get done.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to Harry Knight, a detailee from the Department of Commerce, during the pendency of the first session of the 115th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I, too, support Wilbur Ross. I know him. He lives in Palm Beach. I think he is a very good selection to be our next Secretary of Commerce. He is certainly qualified to do this job. He gave extensive answers during his…