Political Quotes

“one thing that get lost in the debate on BESTEA is the importance of our Nation's highway system. Nearly $6 trillion worth of goods are shipped each year over our country's highways. Seventy-five percent of the total value of our Nation's commodities are shipped interstate over our national highway system. Our economy depends heavily on our transportation system. Yet we are watching it while it crumbles. Our country has long neglected its infrastructure needs. The condition of our roads and highways continue to decline. The Department of Transportation estimates that 59 percent of the Nation's highways are in disrepair. These road conditions, poor road conditions, cost American drivers over $23 billion a year, or equivalent to $132 for each driver. Traffic on our highways has more than doubled in the past 25 years, while new road construction has stagnated. It is time to invest in our Nation's infrastructure. It is time to fix our roads. Join me in voting for H.R. 2400 and invest in our Nation's economy.”