"I think that it is so critically important that we not allow or ask our children to go to schools that are unsafe."
"Also, water and sewer infrastructure investments are crucial to redevelop our urban centers."
"In the fiscal year 2010 budget I support increased funding for heritage corridors and area's of historical preservation..."
"I hope to see increased education funding in the fiscal year 2010 budget, and especially hope to see more flexibility granted to states in their ability to use this money for green renovation, repair,..."
"Education is the foundation on which our country can grow, but it is often one of the first areas states cut in their budgets when facing fiscal crises."
"I also consider the arts a very important part of not only the education of our children, but also our American culture."
"We must also target investments toward waterfront development in waterfront communities."
"We must make a push to increase funding to the rural utility service programs which is run through the USDA."
"I offer my sincere thank you for giving me an opportunity to speak here today."
"I believe that the budget should do much more to provide funding to agencies like DOE for programs such as clean cities to promote ways for our urban cores to stop using petroleum based modes of trans..."
"the area has seen a dwindling population in response to more and more companies closing or moving overseas."