I actually think it is a good idea. But let's not forget how we got where we are.

Wouldn't it just be easier if we fully funded the Highway Trust Fund, or if we fully funded the New Starts program?

I am really concerned about that, because my big fear is you move a project up 17 years, yes, I get to use it.

I just want to be clear that everybody here understands. Private activity bonds exist because, and solely, because of Federal tax policy.

I guess, again, for me, I love the idea of coming up with new tools in the toolbox, I really do.

Right now, today, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is losing hundreds of millions of dollars each year directly from the Federal Government.

it bothers me a little bit to say that future elected officials won't do their jobs.

Now, I think that is terrible of us to say that all future elected officials won't do their jobs as well as we do, we are better than them. That is ridiculous, it is insulting.

if we put more money on the table, these projects would happen.

we are tying their hands in whatever crisis they may face 20 years from now.

It is a great loan. I wish I could get one.