Mary Landrieu: “It's very important. Whether it's for homeland security or drug interdictions, or hurricanes, for that gulf coast region…”

I generally support the goals of the enhancements to the FAST Act, and do believe, as Senator McCaskill said, that having--and both of you--a permanent director, a budget, a staff to give some strength to what you all are trying to do.

On behalf of our client, we would support a broadening of the coverage, but as long as it does not dilute the focus on the large projects that are on the dashboard.

We should think about that, a special category.

There are a lot of people here who are very upset and very angry and very frustrated.