Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I would ask the chairman of the T-HUD Subcommittee to rise and engage in a colloquy. First of all, I have to commend Chairman Latham, Ranking Member Pastor, and the Appropriations Committee staff for their great efforts in bringing this measure to the floor. {time} 1600 I would like to take just a moment at this opportunity to share with the committee and my colleagues a concern that I have regarding the recommendation in report language that is contained in this bill that provides funding for capital investment grants that have signed a full funding grant agreement, FFGA, by the start of the 2015 fiscal year on September 30, 2014. Unfortunately, some delays and miscommunications with the Department of Transportation on several projects, including an important Florida project, has caused the signing of a FFGA, full funding grant agreement, to be delayed several months beyond the date in the report language. And, again, without congressional action, Florida's project and other national projects could be impacted. I have received assurances that this issue can be resolved in the final legislation. Mr. Chairman, would you join us in our effort to ensure that these critical national infrastructure projects continue to move forward?”