Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 7, 1997
I am disappointed over that decision, Mr. President, for passage of H.R. 2516 would have provided my State of Michigan with approximately $200 million more than we averaged under ISTEA. However, I stand by ready to assist the chairman in ensuring all States receive a fair and equitable return on their gas tax dollar.
Said by
Ralph Lee Abraham
Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Expressing disappointment over a decision related to transportation funding for Michigan.

Share

More from Ralph Lee Abraham

Sep 13, 2016

the status quo of the last 50 years has certainly not worked, and certainly hasn't been beneficial to our American farmers.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2019

The lack of moral prioritization by this administration is galling.

congress.gov
May 7, 2018

I think this is world-changing technology that we're dealing with.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2019

I understand the current interpretation of the law is that military malpractice is an incident to military service. I mean, that shocks me, as a combat infantry Marine.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation