Political Quotes

“although I am very sensitive to the economic needs of our neighbors who live in the Appalachian corridor of Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and adjacent States, I support the Klug amendment to delete the money, $90 million, specifically targeted for highway construction in the Appalachian corridor. This program is duplicative, and it is more appropriately addressed when the House considers ISTEA funding. In addition, there is convincing evidence that a highway corridor could have very severe environmental consequences to the region. A 100-mile corridor through the sparsely populated mountains in West Virginia would cross 41 streams, go through two national forests, impact two Civil War battlefields, and take some of the State's best farmland for sprawl development. This is not a wise investment. I thank Congressman Klug for offering this amendment and urge my colleagues to join me in support of it.”