Richard Durbin actually said...

We owe it to the men and women who are fighting to defend this country to give them the very best.

if we don't make investments now, we'll be stuck with a much bigger bill down the road.

More Rigorous Up-Front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest.

investing in infrastructure creates jobs today; it makes our families safer and lays down a strong foundation for strong economic growth.