Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise in support of America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill we on the Environment and Public Works Committee passed today with broad bipartisan support. Our bill contains the largest funding commitment in highway authorization history. It grows our economy, enhances roads and bridges, improves transportation safety, provides funds for necessary projects, eliminates burdensome regulation, promotes innovation, and invests in our Tribal lands. Our EPW chairman said the bill would ``enhance quality of life for the American people.'' Our ranking member believes it ``can endure the test of time and keep up with the evolving demands of a 21st century global economy.'' I agree with their assessments, and as a member of EPW, I want to thank them for listening to our priorities and collaborating with each of us. Since joining the Senate, I have expressed my belief that divided government presents an opportunity for us to achieve mutually beneficial goals and shared priorities. President Trump, myself, and my colleagues in Congress agree on the importance of investing in our Nation's infrastructure. This bill is proof that we can work together in a bipartisan manner on behalf of the American people. More important to me than anything else, our bill also reflects the needs of my great State of North Dakota. As a large, rural State built on agriculture and natural resources, we are heavily dependent on our extensive infrastructure to get our goods to market.…”