But we get things done. While other people talk about it, we do it, with the help of people on the outside, like you.
Jim Inhofe
The Public Record
James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
That is not my question, though. My question is, in the absence of that, we should take full advantage of what is out there, outside of Government, to put the Band-Aid on, to keep everything moving.
To be competitive, the United States must make infrastructure investment part of its growth strategy.
If we, as a country, ignore the problems facing our waterway and our port and our flood control infrastructure, those benefits and jobs will be at risk.
The annual economic benefit to our Nation from our investments in Corps projects averages about $110 billion a year.
We are going to be highlighting the importance of rebuilding America's crumbling infrastructure and the national economic benefits that this infrastructure supports.
Today's hearing on the importance of enacting a Water Resources Development Act or WRDA will highlight the importance of rebuilding America's crumbling infrastructure.
If we as a country ignore the problems facing our waterway, port, and flood control infrastructure, those benefits and jobs will be at risk.





