James Inhofe actually said...

"I have always said that government has three spending responsibilities: defense, infrastructure, and unfunded mandates."

"We have an opportunity to work together to create jobs TODAY--and build a better way for our kids and grandkids to navigate the Nation for tomorrow."

"There should be no dispute that the money we spend to maintain and grow our infrastructure is an investment."

"Had we not done that, where would we be today? I would argue that we have received a tremendous return on that investment."