07/20/2009
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"it goes to the question, and there are, I am sure, other parts of the country like this, in which projects of national significance have a real consequence"
"One of my biggest concerns is the narrative that seems to be present in Congress that another 6 years of flat transportation funding is the best that we can do."
"A recurring theme throughout each piece of testimony we received is the need for increased investment in our transit infrastructure."
"I think any time you have the Chamber and labor standing shoulder-to-shoulder testifying about the importance of an issue, it's something that even a divided Congress should take notice of."