Political Quotes

“Mr. President, currently, the bridge between Marshall County and Trigg County has been collapsed by a disaster. If you were to repair your bridges or repair roads that have been washed out, there is an enormous amount of government redtape that can slow the process down. On average, to get an environmental study done, it can be 4 years at times. This amendment would remove government redtape and allow us to fix our bridges when we have a disaster--such as a collapse--and fix our roads when a road is washed out. This is different than the alternative. The alternative we just voted on was: say something; do nothing. This is something that will say something and do something--an amendment that will get rid of government redtape and allow us to repair our bridges in an expeditious fashion. Often we wait years to go through the government redtape. This cuts through it and allows States to immediately repair and replace broken or collapsed bridges and roads. I urge support for and adoption of amendment No. 1556. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.”