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“While America's infrastructure needs are substantial, there is no reason to delay completion of the highway bill. Every day of delay means jobs lost, investment opportunities missed and growth sacrificed.” quote by John Engler
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“While America's infrastructure needs are substantial, there is no reason to delay completion of the highway bill. Every day of delay means jobs lost, investment opportunities missed and growth sacrificed.”

John Engler

About This Quote

Source Speech: 2005 Senate hearing on the Highway Bill, John Engler

Delaying infrastructure projects harms employment, investment, and economic growth.

In simple terms: Postponing projects costs jobs and growth.

Key Takeaway

Act quickly to fund infrastructure.

Themes

economy infrastructure policy

Mood

urgent serious

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • legislative process
  • state budgeting
  • construction projects
  • public works

Key Concepts

cost of delay job loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the biggest obstacles to timely completion?
  • How can stakeholders accelerate progress?
A Different Perspective

Political opposition can stall funding.

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