Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise to compliment the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee, as well as the distinguished chairman of the full committee and the ranking Members, the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey], and the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Coleman], for the high level of consultation and cooperation with our Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in developing this bill. Our committee's concerns have been addressed in a very fair manner, and I want to thank the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the fiscal year 1997 Transportation Appropriations Bill. First and foremost, I want to thank Mr. Livingston, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. Coleman, and their staff for the high level of consultation and cooperation with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in developing this bill. The committee's concerns have been addressed in a very fair manner. Overall the bill balanced the need for a strong Federal role in transportation safety with the need to continue to invest in our Nation's infrastructure.”