Political Quotes

“I voted for Mr. McMaster in committee. Indeed, I pushed for his inclusion in a nominations package before the August recess. And I succeeded. He was included for confirmation at that time in that package. I had asked DOT to release its new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program guidance, and to do so timely, as consideration for supporting Mr. McMaster's inclusion in that nominations package. But then what happened? President Trump did not agree to the package. Indeed, he rejected it, adding for good measure an all-caps blast at the Democratic leader that he should 'GO TO HELL.' And so Mr. McMaster did not get confirmed, even though he was in the package, because of President Trump losing his temper and objecting to the whole package. DOT, nonetheless, has released the NEVI guidance, and it is very workable for States. For that, I am thankful, and I would like to support Mr. McMaster. Unfortunately, last Friday, DOT announced, without warning, that it was terminating nearly $700 million in grant funding for 12 port projects, including an $11.25 million grant to the Port of Davisville, in my home State of Rhode Island.”