"I will continue to fight for high-speed rail, but it is now time for the program to produce a compelling and rigorous plan to justify that support and future funding."
"I was deeply concerned that the House Republican budget would eliminate funding for the highly competitive TIGER Discretionary Grant program."
"The House proposal goes so far as to eliminate TIGER grants that were already awarded to 75 communities last year."
"I have spoken to the small business owners and residents of this community who told me that bridge is really their lifeline."
"But the funding for that project, and many others like it, was left on the cutting-room floor by House Republicans in an effort to meet an arbitrary bottom line."
"I'm really troubled by the harsh cuts that the House is proposing to make in the transportation programs that are so important."
"This TIGER program is a jobs program. So, for all the talk of all Members of Congress who want to put people to work, this is the way to do it: Keep our commitments."
"Yes, you will have an opportunity to submit questions. Any member will. Thank you very much."
"The Congress continues to debate that budget as millions of families and communities across the country wait anxiously to learn the fate of programs they depend upon."
"Keeping enough balances in HTF has been an ongoing problem now for 3 years."
"The pivotal role that FHA is currently playing in the fragile housing market is important to keep in mind as the threat of a Government shutdown looms."