“I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.”
“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”
“There is nothing that ICE says that you should believe, and anything they say you should doubt immediately.”
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On the recordMay 15, 2013
Madam President, we have long recognized the principle that when taxpayers are paying for public infrastructure projects, it makes sense for American business, for the American economy, for our workers to do as much of the work as possible to create that supply chain in America. The ``Buy American'' rules we already have on the books provide the foundation for millions of miles of roads, bridges, light rail, and subways and millions of good-paying jobs. This amendment extends that concept with appropriate waivers for cost, for supply chain inadequacies, or for public interest. With that, I turn this over to my colleague for this bipartisan amendment, and I ask for my colleagues' support. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.
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