"As Congress prepares to consider much needed investments in the nation's public-works infrastructure, we must ensure that every American has a good-paying job with safe workplace conditions."
"Each dollar that is directed overseas is a missed opportunity to revitalize our nation's manufacturing sector and create good wage jobs for American workers."
"We must ensure that American-made goods are used in taxpayer-financed infrastructure as our Nation continues to move ahead to full economic recovery."
"I encourage the Committee to prioritize bipartisanship as it considers upcoming infrastructure legislation."
"I encourage the Committee to significantly invest in accessible and affordable public transportation."
"I thank you very much. And in closing I have a question for Ms. Timmons."
"I believe it is critical that we exercise our constitutional authority to direct funding to our districts."
"In closing, I would like to, again, take a moment to recognize my predecessor, Chairman Pete Visclosky, who served on this subcommittee with distinction for many years."
"Chairman Visclosky would often state that the U.S. Corps of Engineers' projects serve as an economic driver in Indiana's First Congressional District, and I agree wholeheartedly."
"I appreciate that Community Project Funding is an important step in reasserting the constitutional prerogatives of the legislative branch."