Political Quotes

“I, too, want to rise today to acknowledge both the chairman and the ranking member. I know that this has not been an easy task. And I certainly want to express my appreciation to Mr. Costello for the work that he has done and the friendship he has shown to Members, but also the understanding that he has had for this industry. For those of us who represent airports, I cannot deny that this is an important bill and legislative initiative. So let me thank you and thank you, as well, for the late hours that all of you who are on the Transportation Committee engaged in. Might I, for a moment, before I speak of this bill, thank the ranking member and Congresswoman Brown and Congressman Johnson for saving Houston, again, in its light rail. This is something I've worked for for almost 20 years, and the amendment last evening that would have defunded Houston's rail, light rail, was absurd and, frankly, an outrage. I hope, as we proceed, we'll find a way to recognize that Members' projects for their constituents for regional mobility should not be tampered with by those living miles away from their community. So I am just thankful for the recognition of the importance of rail and job creation. As I indicated, I do rise in support of the infrastructure aspects of this bill.…”