I really believe that we must buy American. I think that is really crucial.

I want to make sure that we have a bill that provides significant investment to meet the long term transportation needs of our country.

I really believe that the Buy American Act does apply here.

I believe that it has not really been an issue, as you have said, because generally there has been compliance with it.

If we are going to spend all of this money, we should be spending it here in America.

There are other States that have major problems with trains that are blocking roadways and that are causing congestion.

Unfortunately, Chairwoman Brown's amendment to have $5 billion for rail infrastructure was not made in order by the Rules Committee.

Illinois right now only receives $10 million a year from the Federal Government for funding for grade separations.

I wish it was 800 billion for roads.