Political Quotes

Peter DeFazio

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Peter DeFazio is a former U.S. Representative from Oregon, serving in the House from 1987 until 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his progressive stance on various issues, including transportation, infrastructure, and environmental policy. DeFazio played a significant role in shaping legislation related to transportation funding and was a strong advocate for public transit and sustainable practices.

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Apr 13, 2021

We must enact the EV Freedom Act, my bill to create a network of high-speed EV chargers across the national highway system in five years.

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Apr 13, 2021

It is dead wrong that New Jerseyans and all who travel on the Northeast Corridor have been forced to traverse a bridge dating back to President Taft.

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Apr 13, 2021

I urge the Committee to fund the completion of this crucial transportation network throughout Ohio and Appalachia.

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Apr 13, 2021

It is becoming more and more and more critical, obviously, in the West and nationwide.

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Apr 13, 2021

That is exactly what my BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act... will accomplish.

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Apr 13, 2021

It's time to expand on that idea and bring America's infrastructure into the 21st century.

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Apr 13, 2021

We want to build it to be resilient, and his offer and work to partner--because we are going to need a lot more skilled workers.

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Apr 13, 2021

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

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Apr 13, 2021

Americans across this country absolutely want Congress to act.

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Apr 13, 2021

But we must be able to Build Back Better with women included as part of this recovery and jobs package.

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Apr 13, 2021

The transportation sector represents the largest source of U.S. greenhouse emissions.

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Apr 12, 2021

trade away a multi-billion asset for a few thousand acres of recreation land.

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Apr 12, 2021

bizarre . . . payment scheme, which would be controlled entirely by the company using proprietary information.

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Mar 24, 2021

Last week, we heard from business leaders who made the case that tackling climate change and growing our economy go hand in hand.

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Mar 24, 2021

We have been trying to recover from COVID-19, which we are still in the midst of, and we know we must rebuild our infrastructure.

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Mar 24, 2021

I am going to be tracking closely and want to see that certification implemented as comprehensively and as quickly as possible.

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Mar 24, 2021

I appreciate the fact that the administration repealed the nonsensical rule on CIG grants by the previous administration that said that TIFIA loans, when an entity borrows money that they are going to have to repay with interest, that it…

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Mar 24, 2021

I am pleased that my Republican colleagues are joining in this effort.

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Mar 24, 2021

Infrastructure is integral to the functioning of our economy and investing heavily in it at this moment in time is key to our nation's recovery.

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Mar 24, 2021

We are going to make it safer, more equitable, cleaner, with less carbon pollution.

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Mar 24, 2021

One option that I think has a lot of merit and worthy of consideration is a national infrastructure bank.

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Mar 24, 2021

We are going to deal with underserved communities whose voices have not been heard and needs have frequently not been met.

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Mar 24, 2021

This will be a win-win for the American people.

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Mar 24, 2021

Mr. Secretary, can you commit to verifying in writing if the FAA included any of those demographics in their study?

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Mar 24, 2021

We are going to provide greater local decisionmaking.

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