12/05/2006
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"Many of those states, including Texas, are forced to bear an unfair burden through the current funding scheme."
"I think it is time for us to start looking at perhaps different ways of dividing this up where you have some high-growth states that are hurting for highway money."
"I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system."
"I think this is the time to start this debate, and I hope that we can come to agreement on what is equitable for all of our states, not just some."