Sam Graves: “In the United States, I think we are dumbing down.”

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

We are here today to discuss the discretionary grant programs at the Department of Transportation and to hear firsthand from stakeholders about their experiences with the Department's grant processes.

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…

We must maintain the user pays principle, and find some solutions for putting the Highway Trust Fund on a more sustainable fiscal path.