Political Quotes

“I rise in strong support of H.R. 2442, the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 1994. The Economic Development Administration is actively involved in water, sewer and road projects in a number of locations across my district, putting in place the basis public facilities which are necessary to attract new jobs. Attracting investment and creating jobs in rural areas is a challenge, but working closely with the EDA we have been able to use a modest Federal investment to leverage substantial private economic activity. There are families in my district whose kids are in college today thanks to the paycheck from a job an EDA grant created. There are towns and village across this country where people finally have decent water and sewer systems thanks to an EDA investment. My colleagues, I have a strong record on cutting costs and reducing the deficit. I believe we must take a look at every agency and function of the Government to determine if our money is well-spent. I would argue strongly that the modest helping hand provided by the EDA in bringing economic growth to our rural communities is a valid and worthwhile function of the Federal Government. I commend the authors of the bill, the EDA and most importantly, the planners, developers and municipal officials in my district and across the country who are working with these funds to make life better in their hometowns. I urge support of the bill.”