Political Quotes

“I would like to also add my voice to support for this House Resolution 936. This resolution was introduced by Representative Blumenauer and cosponsored by Chairman Oberstar, Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman DeFazio, the subcommittee of which I have the privilege of being the ranking member, and Representative Petri, to honor the 200th anniversary of the Gallatin report on roads and canals, a first-of-its-kind assessment for Federal interests and investment in our Nation's transportation infrastructure. In 1808, when he presented the report, Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin urged the Federal Government to focus on three basic concepts. The first concept was that it is appropriate for the Federal Government to finance transportation projects that transcend local needs. Second, only projects that yield a return on investment should be constructed. Third, a nationwide system of transportation is essential in the interest of national defense. All of these concepts that Gallatin proposed 200 years ago are relevant to the challenges that our Nation faces today and in the future.”