"We have made significant progress in meeting veterans medical needs, but we have a much larger challenge to assist our veterans who are challenged with addiction, mental health problems and homelessness."
"If anybody is responsible for the mess, it is Congress."
"Finally, we have to do something, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member and Mr. Oberstar, as soon as we get an FAA Administrator in place, about getting airspace redesign in the New York City area."
"think outside the box; don't be limited by lease lines or contractual issues."
"I would like to thank you for your commitment to creating jobs in economic development in the country."
"We are getting eight and nine contractor bids per contract that we put out for bid, and those bids are coming at 25 percent below engineering estimates."
"Well, first of all, I want to associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Oberstar."
"The purpose of this resolution is not to affect adversely or otherwise decrease going rates of wages paid for work."
"We will know where the money is, how much money has been spent, and we can identify the projects and investments that have been made."
"investment in transit creates jobs but also saves our region almost $800 million annually in time and fuel."
"For us to spend the money we need to have the money flow quickly and directly to CTA using a streamlined process."