Political Quotes

“I applaud the work you, Chairman Boehlert and ranking Members Oberstar and Borski have put into this bill, in a bipartisan manner, and for the excellent support the staff has given us during the hearing process and drafting of this bill. The expertise within this committee on the vital issues contained in this bill is something of which the citizens of this country should be proud, and this story of how Congress helps better the lives of every American is too often untold. I'm proud of the work we're doing here, and it's one of the reasons I asked to serve on this committee and under your leadership, Chairman Shuster. As I recently expressed to our House majority leader, it is important that we deliver on promises to our districts in ways that our constituents tell me are most vital to their everyday health and safety. Poll after poll tells us that these bread-and-butter issues are far more important to average Americans than broad, theoretical policy objectives. This bill accomplishes just that. WRDA will benefit many of our communities.”