Political Quotes

“As a member of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee and a cosponsor of this bill, I rise in support of H.R. 8. Our water infrastructure is important to the health of our economy and job growth, including infrastructure job opportunity in the skilled trades. Supporting our water infrastructure is essential to the goal of ensuring environmental justice. Communities in poverty and women and children are especially vulnerable to the harsh consequences of failing and faulty water infrastructure. Let us not forget Flint, Michigan. This bill continues this important bipartisan process. As a Representative from Michigan, this bill continues to protect the Great Lakes region. The Davis amendment on the floor today affirms the commitment to fighting invasive species. Completion of the long-awaited Brandon Road Study is needed to combat environmental threats to our region. The Great Lakes waterways create thousands of jobs and create billions in revenue, annually. We must continue to support the Army Corps' operations that operate these critical waterways. As Members know, our Nation's infrastructure is in desperate need of repair, and we cannot kick the can down the road anymore. I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill.”