Peter DeFazio actually said...

"This is a moment more than 70 years in the making, and if done right, it's an incredible opportunity to: Create millions of good-paying jobs and rebuild the middle class; Restore our global competitiv..."

"For too long the Federal Government has been absent. We haven't adjusted the Federal gas and diesel tax since 1993."

"Social equity is addressed in this bill."

"I urge the Committee to continue to improve transit infrastructure to encourage more commuters to take public transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled."