"We are stuck in a bad situation, not entirely, but primarily because we and the rest of the world are addicted to oil and gas."
"We just spent $6 trillion in three Middle East wars primarily because of our addiction to their oil."
"Children lost on average six months of learning when it came to math, but this was not across the board."
"I urge my colleagues to support these efforts to reinforce the progress we have made on the Great Lakes, and protect our drinking water infrastructure."
"One way this Congress can protect the health of the Great Lakes and Lake Erie is by proactively addressing the growing threat of harmful algal blooms, and promoting clean drinking water infrastructure..."
"I also urge this committee to fortify the infrastructure that our communities rely on to deliver clean drinking water."
"This committee and this Congress should take this threat seriously, and put forth resources to proactively address it."
"Hon. Brian Higgins, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, oral statement."
"This committee, and this Congress, should take this threat seriously and put forth resources to proactively address it."
"To address this inadequate situation, the Infrastructure law's plan to enhance cross border rail service will identify challenges to Amtrak operations in Canada and offer recommendations for improveme..."
"The ability for residents on either side of the border to hop on a train and quickly travel between Western New York and Toronto... would transform our economies."