Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. Among many other vital water projects in Texas, this bill authorizes funding for the deepening of the Sabine-Neches, where 100 million tons of cargo transit annually. The Sabine-Neches Waterway is a major economic contributor to both Texas and America, providing $106 billion in revenue for our Nation's economy. America's aging infrastructure is a threat to a healthy national economy. Thirteen million jobs rely on water infrastructure, and it is up to Congress to ensure that America's ports, waterways, and water systems remain the very best in the world. I applaud Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member Rahall for their diligence, and also my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their tremendous work. I strongly urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill.”