Political Quotes

“the general election for President is basically starting this week. The Democrats have selected their nominee. The President is out campaigning. But I hope that we will be able this week to take a pause before the action gets too heated to deal with the hundreds of volunteers who are visiting Capitol Hill who are advocates for bicycling. These are people from all over the country, small businesspeople, community activists, all here with a message of how activity dealing with cycling in America can make our communities healthier, cycling can be a dramatic opportunity for economic development for thousands of small businesses, and it is, after all, the most efficient form of urban transportation ever devised. It is an opportunity for us, in a small but important way, to reduce our energy dependence on foreign oil from unstable regions, to improve air quality, and to reduce the traffic congestion that is costing American families dozens of extra hours that they cannot afford every month. I urge my colleagues to join our bike-partisan Bicycle Caucus; to support robust transportation funding that includes things like safe routes to school and enhancements; and integrate cycling into your life and your community. We will be healthier, happier and the country will be better off.”