Political Quotes

Robert Torricelli: I think an answer to the gentleman's question might be, ``First, because you're reducing construction time, there…

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
I think an answer to the gentleman's question might be, ``First, because you're reducing construction time, there certainly is an impact on construction costs. Second, while obviously the fabrication at the site continues Davis-Bacon protection because it is construction, the cells themselves are manufactured off the site. Therefore they would probably not be included under construction at prevailing wage. They would be manufactured.''
Said by
Robert Torricelli
New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of construction time on costs and wage protections.

Share

More from Robert Torricelli

Feb 13, 2002

the Congress may now be closer to comprehensive campaign finance reform than at any time in 30 years. It holds the promise of restoring public confidence by reducing the amount of money flowing into American politics while simultaneously…

govinfo.gov
Nov 13, 2001

This package is not complete if we deal with unemployment and health benefits and the impacted area of New York, but we do not also do something about the national infrastructure. The truth is this Nation had a severe infrastructure…

govinfo.gov
Dec 13, 2001

I will continue to hold the amendment. I assure Members of the Senate that unless and until I am assured that fugitives who have killed people in my State are returned as a condition of this bill that this bill will not proceed. I will…

govinfo.gov
Dec 20, 2001

when the Voting Rights Act was signed into law over 30 years ago, many thought it was the end of a long journey to recognize that the ideals on which this country was founded were more than just abstract notions. The Voting Rights Act and…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation