Peter DeFazio actually said...

"We have allowed for too long our infrastructure--critical infrastructure--to degrade, whether we are talking about the inland waterways, the ports, the harbors, flood protection, or other issues."

"We need to build back better in a way that is resilient, that we are innovative, we can meet future challenges, and we don't leave any parts of the country behind, including rural, Tribal, and disadva..."

"This will help reduce the backlog at our ports and reduce the price of goods."

"I agree with you that we need to make sure that public resources invested in private infrastructure achieve a public benefit."