Rebuilding America's infrastructure is a challenge worthy of our greatest effort. It would be a tremendous accomplishment that would pay dividends to our children and our grandchildren for years to come.
Oberstar advocates for infrastructure investment as a long-term benefit for future generations.
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But we all also recognize that the potential cost of meeting these needs is immense.
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