Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman, my friend, for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. My overarching mission in Congress is to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all Americans, and the primary means by which we connect all Americans to our country's greatness is our infrastructure. The Moving Forward Act will do just that. For too long, many American communities have been left behind. As we invest in infrastructure, we must restructure our priorities to fulfill our Nation's vision of liberty and justice for all. My 10-20-30 initiative targets investment in these persistent poverty areas. I am pleased that this legislation includes several provisions to accomplish this goal, including prioritizing areas of persistent poverty in awarding funds for transportation projects of national and regional significance. These funds will help connect persistent poverty areas to economic opportunities. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman DeFazio for including these important provisions. Federally qualified community health centers are essential for the success of rural and high-poverty communities, and I am pleased that H.R. 2 includes $10 billion for community health center capital project grants. H.R. 2 includes significant investments to make long-overdue repairs and upgrades to public housing. Mr. Speaker, I commend Chairwoman Maxine Waters for her determined advocacy for these measures.…”