Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in strong support of the INVEST Act, which contains nearly $19 million in funding for three infrastructure projects in Rhode Island's Second District. This legislation will improve roads in Westerly and Charlestown to increase accessibility along the Scenic Highway, repair roads in Cranston to smooth the commute for Rhode Islanders traveling across the State, and connect a key stretch of the East Coast Greenway in Coventry to boost tourism, create jobs, and spur economic development. Madam Speaker, Rhode Island's roads and bridges desperately need repair. According to the White House, 148 bridges and over 860 miles of highway are in poor condition in Rhode Island, earning our State the grade of C-minus on our infrastructure report card. Investing in our aging infrastructure will create good-paying jobs and make our roads safer and less congested. That is true of Rhode Island and every State across the country. Supporting the INVEST Act and the important projects within it is a no-brainer. As my New England Patriots always say: Do your job. To my colleagues, let's do our job so Americans can get on with theirs. ____________________”