Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
Today, the United States invests just 2.4 percent of GDP on infrastructure. Europe invests twice as much.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

U.S. infrastructure investment is significantly lower than that of Europe and China.

Share

More from Bernie Sanders

Aug 12, 2026

In fact, guaranteeing healthcare as a human right through a Medicare for All, single-payer system would cost $1 trillion less than our current dysfunctional system.

sanders.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

This is the future of the Democratic Party. They say Florida is a red state. I don’t believe that’s true.

floridaphoenix.com
Aug 19, 2026

Do the right thing. Reverse your decision to idle the St. Albans plant and creamery.

sanders.senate.gov
Aug 10, 2026

I urge you to take action and make clear that the Democratic Party will no longer maintain this corrupt system.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation