We cannot afford to go through that situation again.
Our first rate Nation should not have second rate infrastructure.
We need a long-term reauthorization of our transportation programs.
I want to thank Senator Menendez for allowing me to chair today's hearing as we consider four nominees for ambassadorships.
We are going to need 60 votes in the Senate to do anything, and we are going to get many things through a Republican-controlled House.
I think the absolute no revenue pledge that has characterized the Republican position... is a mistake.
I want to thank all the witnesses that are here today to help us deal with the funding of our transportation priorities here at the Federal ...
It is just unacceptable that it takes a couple of hours to get into the Nation's capital.
The best way to reduce long term congestion is by having fewer vehicles on the road.
We couldn't get that, because we didn't have the revenue to deal with the longer term.
Traffic congestion across the region hurts my State's economy, the quality of life of my constituents and the public's health.