Political Quotes

“it is a pleasure to join with Chairman Shuster, Chairman Boehlert, and ranking member Oberstar in support of the Water Resources Act of 1996. I want to compliment Chairman Shuster and Chairman Boehlert for the totally fair and bipartisan manner in which this bill was drafted. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee works best when we work together. I am pleased that this bill marks a return to the bipartisan spirit that existed in the past. The bill also demonstrates the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's continuing strong commitment to investment in the Nation's infrastructure. Harbor deepening, inland waterway improvements and flood control are vital cornerstones of our Nation's economic vitality. The ports of America are the doors that link our Nation to billions of dollars of international trade. In the Philadelphia area, our port supports 50,000 jobs--making a vital contribution to our regional economy. The 11,000 mile inland waterway system provides vital transportation for bulk farm products and coal. It is essential that we continue to provide funding for port and inland waterway projects. We are also proposing to continue the expansion of the mission of the Corps of Engineers to improvement of environmental infrastructure. We should be aggressive in using the talents and abilities of the Corps of Engineers to meet our huge infrastructure needs.”