Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Does anybody here think that a one-half of 1 percent increase in the cost of diesel would cause an undue disruption to the American economy?
Said by
Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio questions the economic impact of a small diesel tax increase.

Share

More from Peter DeFazio

Nov 16, 2022

Well, thanks, Chair Larsen, for calling this important hearing on improving the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities.

congress.gov
Sep 28, 2022

Much of this forward-looking, practice-relevant, and transportation workforce expanding effort was catalyzed through the leadership of Congressman DeFazio fifteen years ago.

congress.gov
Sep 28, 2022

We delivered on the challenges to the transportation sector from COVID-19.

congress.gov
Sep 28, 2022

We have 42,966 bridges on the National Highway System in need of substantial repair or replacement.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation