Political Quotes

“yesterday I joined the fellow leaders of the Environment and Public Works Committee to introduce America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a 5-year reauthorization bill that would deliver resources to repair and maintain critical surface transportation infrastructure. Today the committee approved our comprehensive legislation with a strong bipartisan vote of 21 to 0 this morning. As the chair of the EPW's Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, I am incredibly proud of this legislation, which is the result of months of serious negotiations with the full committee chairman, Senator Barrasso, and Ranking Member Carper, my subcommittee, and my ranking member, Senator Cardin of Maryland. It was not always easy, but I think we have produced a bill that achieves our priorities and secures needed investments in our Nation's infrastructure. First and foremost, the bill provides additional funding for highway investment. How many times do we hear: We don't have enough money to complete this. We can't get it done. This also maintains the States' shares through formula dollars. That means a rising tide lifts all boats, whether a State is urban or rural, like my home State of West Virginia.…”