Michael Capuano

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Mike Capuano is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving from 1999 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Massachusetts's 8th congressional district. During his tenure, Capuano was known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. He served on several committees, including the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he focused on infrastructure development and public transportation improvements in his district.

Sep 7, 2016

If this was a separate deal, cash-for-Americans, I would be agreeing with my colleagues on the other side. Ransom is unacceptable.

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Sep 7, 2016

Very clear question. Forget the hostages.

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Sep 7, 2016

I think the judgment--the questioning of judgment on any settlement is a fair question.

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Sep 7, 2016

There have been settlements that inured to the benefit of Americans totaling about $2.5 billion.

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Sep 7, 2016

I don't trust them either. And actually, it sounds like my friends on the other side trust them more than I do.

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Aug 28, 2016

This is how we really make the system work for everybody and meet our environmental objectives.

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Aug 28, 2016

I am looking 50 years down the road or something.

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Aug 28, 2016

I can't imagine what this country would be like.

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Aug 28, 2016

Are you doing that, or are you just kind of going full steam ahead?

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Aug 28, 2016

To fail to invest in our future, regardless of the economic situation, is shortsighted and stupid.

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Aug 28, 2016

It is not just one big massive project we are talking about, but we are actually talking about a series of smaller projects.

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