Political Quotes

“I rise in strong support of two resolutions under consideration in the House today: H. Con. Res. 280, which honors the 100th Anniversary of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, and H. Res. 394, which recognizes the 100th Anniversary of the American Concrete Institute. These resolutions come before us at a particularly appropriate time, as we continue working to reauthorize our Nation's primary transportation law. We all know that transportation investment yields tremendous economic dividends. For each $1 billion invested in our infrastructure, we create 47,500 jobs and generate $6.2 billion in economic activity. Of course, we could not accomplish any of this growth without the materials needed to pave new roads, build news mass transit systems, repair sidewalks and rehabilitate aging bridges. Since coming to Congress and joining the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have had the privilege of learning more about the valuable contribution that these industries make in our communities and in the course of daily lives.”