Political Quotes

Jay Rockefeller: I think I read that the American Academy of Civil Engineers said that it is going to take $2.3 trillion over the next…

On the recordMay 5, 2014
I think I read that the American Academy of Civil Engineers said that it is going to take $2.3 trillion over the next couple of decades to bring us, in terms of general infrastructure--that is not just roads and bridges, but the general situation--back to where we need to be.
Said by
Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Rockefeller emphasizes the urgent need for significant infrastructure funding.

Share

More from Jay Rockefeller

Dec 4, 2014

I come today with a spirit of reflection and optimism about our future. I am also compelled towards an honest assessment of where we are as a body--of the promise of what we can achieve when we don't shy away from compromise and what we…

govinfo.gov
Sep 15, 2014

If we keep the Senate, if we do not keep the Senate, that will have its affect.

congress.gov
Sep 15, 2014

If funding is not continued for CHIP, it is going to be a nightmare.

congress.gov
Dec 9, 2014

I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with Senator Leahy of Vermont, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, regarding S. 2520, the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation