Political Quotes

“I rise to speak about the bill in front of us. For a long time, the people in Michigan have been waiting. For years, they have been told it is ``infrastructure week.'' Unfortunately, for all the talk, Michigan's infrastructure remains weak. This lack of investment has real cost for our businesses and our communities and our families. I am thinking of the single mom who drives to work every day and can't afford to keep making car repairs caused by massive potholes, an everyday occurrence. I am thinking of the small business whose deliveries keep being delayed because of the weight limits on a nearby bridge. I am thinking of the farmer who wants to harness the power of precision agricultural to include his bottom line. Unfortunately, he can't because his internet is too slow. And I am thinking of that farmer's children, who need the internet to keep up with their school work, but struggle to find a good connection. I am thinking of all the folks who would love to choose electric the next time they buy a car, but worry about finding a charging station. And I am thinking of the kids in Flint and families across the country, who should never have to worry that the water coming out of their kitchen sink is unsafe after traveling through lead pipes or becoming contaminated by PFAS. All these folks want some investment in that infrastructure.…”