Political Quotes

“I particularly want to congratulate the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. McDade], the chairman, and the gentleman from California [Mr. Fazio], the ranking member, for their hard work in bringing an important piece of legislation, a bill that deserves bipartisan support, before this House. When I am back home talking with the folks who pay the bills, they always ask the questions: ``What does this legislation mean to our communities?'' ``What does this legislation mean right here in our neighborhoods?'' Clearly, this is an important bill, a bill that funds energy research, flood control, environmental initiatives, as well as sewer and water facilities for many communities. Particularly, I think it is important to emphasize some critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiatives that will benefit the people of the 11th Congressional District: flood control, environmental initiatives, and also projects that will create jobs back home.”