Water Quality Investment Act Of 2009

Floor Speech

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Chairman, I wanted to associate myself with the remarks of our ranking member, Mr. Mica, in regard to Davis-Bacon. I have some real concerns with the extension there. But I do rise in support of the bill. I believe the underlying bill is a very, very good bill.

I was visiting with former Member John Paul Hammersmith, one of my predecessors who was here for many, many years with Mr. Oberstar. I had lunch with him. And he asked me what was on the agenda. And we talked about the water issues and things. And he, like Mr. Oberstar, gave me the history and again related how hard you all had worked together, Mr. Oberstar, to get these things done. And we do thank you for your very hard work for many, many years really laying the groundwork. So we have a tremendous amount to do, but we need to get it done. So we do appreciate that, Mr. Chairman.

The other thing is I would like to thank Mr. Ehlers for his hard work in the Great Lakes. Again, he has dealt with this for many, many years. And as you said, this truly is a model for this type of bill. The other thing I would like to do is thank Ms. Johnson for her leadership as my chairman on Water Resources, for her shepherding this through committee and now shepherding it through the House. And then, as always, Mr. Mica in his position as ranking member, again, for doing the same thing. I also want to thank the staffs for their hard work on both sides. They do a tremendous job. And we appreciate their efforts.

I do support the bill and urge its passage.

And I yield back the balance of my time.

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