Political Quotes

“I rise in support of a very important provision of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill that provides for the $23.8 million for the widening and deepening of the Port of Houston. This construction project is investment not only in Houston's future, but also in the economic viability of our Nation, and I am proud to represent a large portion of the Port of Houston. The port provides $5.5 billion in annual business revenue and creates 196,000 direct and indirect jobs in our community. By generating $213 million annually in State and local taxes, this project will more than pay for itself over the next several years. With last year's passage of the Water Resources Development Act, the Port of Houston was authorized to receive $240 million in Federal funds for the deepening and widening project. Additionally, in a 1989 bond election, Houston voters approved $130 million in local contributions. The expansion of the port is important to Houston on many levels.”