Political Quotes

“I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. This is similar to an amendment we voted on earlier today. This is simply a State opt-out, giving States the discretion to be able to opt out should they choose to. The highway trust fund has been bailed out three times from the general fund to the tune of about $35 billion. This would enable us to put more money directly into roads and bridges. The highway trust fund spent about $78 billion on projects not related to that over the period 2004 to 2008. Again, I encourage my colleagues to support this opportunity for us to get back on a fiscally sustainable path, eliminate waste, allow the States the flexibility they need to maintain our roads and bridges back home. I urge my colleagues to support it. I yield my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.”