Political Quotes

“prior to September 11, I proposed legislation called the American Marshal Plan. This legislation received the support of the National Council of Mayors and other governmental entities, recognizing that it was extremely important that our country do something about the deteriorating infrastructure. Hearings were held. We had mayors from around the country testify as to the state of the infrastructure in their cities. We were moving along very well until September 11 and then we were certainly distracted from this and many other things. We have been trying now for many months. I am ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation. There is no bill more important to States--I say that without any question-- every 6 years than the 6-year Transportation bill. It deals with highways, but it also importantly today deals with mass transit. I think it is a blot on this Congress that we do not have a Transportation bill. We have not even had a markup in committee. I am terribly disappointed that this is the case.”