Dec 5, 2011
High-speed rail is coming to America, because through 10 administrations, 10 Presidents, and 28 sessions of Congress, we got it done.
John Mica
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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.
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Dec 5, 2011
I just don't believe that we are going to be able to have high-speed rail across this country because we can't afford it and because the American people really aren't clamoring for that.
Dec 5, 2011
I believe he has been replaced. But the reports are that there is turmoil right now in Amtrak.
Dec 5, 2011
We've lost our ambition, our imagination, and our willingness to do the things that built the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam.
Dec 5, 2011
What we don't want to do is spend that money in a half-baked process without a good plan to build the whole corridor.
Dec 5, 2011
We have to be very judicious with our--with the American taxpayer dollars, and not spend ourselves--we are in the shadows of Greece.
Dec 1, 2011
And my colleagues, it's time for the other body to act. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has a plan for putting Americans back to work. We've moved on more than 20 pieces of legislation that now sit idly in the other…
Nov 29, 2011
We can turn lemons into lemon aid, and our committee is working hard on oversight to do that.
Nov 29, 2011
In fact, we intend to return to the Treasury a greater amount in 2011 than was returned in 2010.
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