Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio and their staffs for their cooperation and assistance in moving this amendment forward. I would also like to thank the commissioners and the staff of the Texas Department of Transportation. I insert in the Record a letter of support for these efforts from Retired Lieutenant General Joe Weber. Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX, October 29, 2015. Re High Priority Corridors on the National Highway System in Texas Hon. Bill Shuster, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Peter DeFazio, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is supportive of Congressional action to enhance the highway system in Texas and designate additional portions of that system as high priority corridors and future interstates. TxDOT has facilitated communication with affected communities and interested parties along the Central Texas Corridor and U.S. 190, which is proposed to be a future section of the interstate 14 corridor. The route is important for east-west connectivity within the state and provides an important link to military facilities, to metropolitan areas, and Texas' existing and future interstate system. If I can be of additional assistance, please contact me or your staff may contact Melissa Meyer in the TxDOT Federal Affairs Section. Sincerely, LtGen J.F.…”