Never mind the facts, which are that not one dime of taxpayer money has been lost through this program since its inception.
We obviously--again, on the defense investment side, though, there have been some disappointments and some wins.
I think it is a very laudable effort.
I really think there are three or four reasons why this idea ought to be--get serious examination from my colleagues.
I believe that we have a need for infrastructure in this country.
the Federal Government does not have the kind of expertise the private sector does in these.
smaller states are at an even bigger disadvantage.
this is the first time I'll be chairing, because of the passing of our friend and colleague Senator Lautenberg.
we're going to get at least a brief respite from the otherwise dysfunction that seems to be floating in the ether around Capitol Hill.
any such entity or authority that I'd want to see us look at or examine would have to be independent.
The rural areas are never going to have that expertise on their own.