Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
When you put them out to bid, you got $60 billion worth of applications.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse notes the high demand for TIGER grants compared to available funding.

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