Ben Cardin

I agree with that. I would just underscore this point.

My point is that Russia cannot really participate now because they are not even participating in the OSCE.

The more to the bottom, the better.

I believe, even the design details of an infrastructure project in our communities.

We should have shorter timeframes to turn around projects.

Reconnecting Communities is a program I am particularly proud of because, you see, we have had transportation programs in our community that have divided communities.

Today's subject is implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill from local jurisdictions to address transportation challenges.

The bill is working. We have a lot of activity going. It is great to see that.

Safety issues to me are extremely important. We had a record number of deaths in highway accidents the first 6 months of this year, over 20,000 fatalities.

Equitable access is going to be a critical issue here.

If you delay, it is denied. We recognize that.

Once again, we thank our witnesses. Your entire statements will be made part of the record.

I think this is one of those situations. If you can demonstrate a reduction in methane, then we ought to have a faster NEPA process.

I will just make one observation, Senator Cramer, on the permitting. This committee worked very well together on the permitting provisions.

I am extremely proud of legislation that I originally authored with Senator Cochran of Mississippi, the Transportation Alternatives Program.

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

The brownfields legislation has been critically important.

I know my time is just about out, but I think Mr. Goldstein might want to add something to this.

This property has been reprogrammed. We now have Amazon, Home Depot, Under Armour, BMW, Volkswagen.

I think Mr. Goldstein might want to add something to this.

We could help, the Federal Government, in providing the resources for technical assistance for communities that have challenges working through the application process for grants and eligibility.

How can the Federal Government help you do this?

The atrocities are continuing, so our spotlight on those committing these atrocities need to keep up with, unfortunately, the activities that are occurring through Mr. Putin's direction.

Assure me that is not the case in your work.

Winning this war is holding Russia accountable in addition to protecting Ukraine's sovereignty.