Political Quotes

Lynn A. Westmoreland: To the point the gentleman makes, if we had started back in the seventies or the eighties or the nineties, we'd be…

On the recordJune 18, 2008
To the point the gentleman makes, if we had started back in the seventies or the eighties or the nineties, we'd be further down the road. I don't want my grandkids to say, ``Pa Pa, why didn't you start it in 2008?''

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of timely action on issues.

Share

More from Lynn A. Westmoreland

Oct 30, 2017

I think that the system should be regularly evaluated to ensure that it continues to deliver relevant transportation choices to the communities it serves at an affordable cost to the taxpayer.

congress.gov
May 15, 2012

your answers are the equivalent of giving me and this Congress the finger.

congress.gov
Oct 30, 2017

I believe Amtrak's national network has a vital role to play, particularly in providing service to areas without transportation alternatives.

congress.gov
Jun 25, 2013

Let us empower local communities and give all Americans the tools that they need to be self-sufficient.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation