Chuck Edwards said "given that slowdown in construction and in some parts of the country, reductions in the natural cost of construction, this might be a good time to make the investments in modernizing our DOD hospital system, improving our barracks, and other construction needs that could create jobs for Americans, but most importantly take care of our troops and our families." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 17, 2009

given that slowdown in construction and in some parts of the country, reductions in the natural cost of construction, this might be a good time to make the investments in modernizing our DOD hospital system, improving our barracks, and other construction needs that could create jobs for Americans, but most importantly take care of our troops and our families.

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Chuck Edwards

Republican · North Dakota

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Editor's note · Context

Edwards emphasizes the importance of investing in military infrastructure to support troops and create jobs.

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