Dave Reichert: “I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of today's legislation that will ensure that our…”

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of today's legislation that will ensure that our country's infrastructure needs are met. The bottom line is we are all here. We have agreement on a lot of the discussion we are having today. We all want a multiyear highway bill. We all recognize that that is what our communities need. That is exactly why we need to pass this bill today, so that we can have that opportunity to discuss these issues over the next few months to come up with a multiyear bill. It continues funding for construction projects through the end of the year, while giving us the time to come together on a solution that funds a multiyear transportation bill. This is not just about the economy--it is about the economy, but not just about the economy. It is about jobs and jobs connected with construction and jobs connected with moving our goods across the country and in our communities. It is also about the quality of life that our constituents are having to deal with back home, stuck in traffic for an hour or 2 hours, trying to get home and not having time with their families. There is a lot involved here with our discussion today and the benefits of a multiyear plan. Of course, when I go back home--just like any other Member--we drive on the highways. We see the need. We experience the congestion.…”