Senate Proceeding on Feb 13th, 2009 :: 7:14:20 to 7:18:25
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7:14:05 to 7:14:25( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: reinvestment act, i believe, is a good bill. it is not perfect. it may have inperfections. but i believe it deserves our support. many compromises were made and the final conference were very difficult, mr. president.

7:14:20 to 7:18:25( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Danie Inouye
Bill: H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

7:14:26 to 7:14:50( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: there's no doubt those this side of the aisle had to make some very difficult decisions. and some painful cuts to programs that i personally benefit to the american people. but in the end, i remain convinced we have gained far more than we have lost.

7:14:51 to 7:15:11( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: and that this bill is essential to our economy the american recovery and reinvestment act will create more than 3.5 million jobs. this is nothing to sniff at. it will provide tax cuts for working families, aid to our

7:15:12 to 7:15:32( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: states, and will allow us invest in our future by rebuilding our roads, schools, and mass transit systems. as chairman of the appropriations committee, i know that the 11 billion in appropriated funds that are contained in this bill will make

7:15:33 to 7:15:54( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: aifference, as we confront the economic crisis. for example, the funds will prevent layoffs of state employees, will allow for increased funding for education, health care initiatives, improve energy other vital investments.

7:15:55 to 7:16:15( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: with this large influx of federal funding now headed to our states, including my home state of hawaii, it is essential that each state has a plan of action in place that ensures that these resources are invested quickly and and in the right places.

7:16:16 to 7:16:36( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: in hawaii, for example, we have established working groups of state and local officials and community leaders who identify priorities that will have the most effective and timely economic impact on local communities throughout the state state. before concluding my remarks

7:16:37 to 7:16:58( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: i'd like to take a moment to thank the members and staff of the appropriations committee for all ofheir dedication and hard work in mak taking this bill from conception to completed legislation in just a matter of a few months.

7:16:59 to 7:17:20( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: on our committee we have 12 subcommittees, each of which was involved in this bill. it is the subcommittees, chairmen and ranking members, who along with the subcommittee clerk and staff, are the people who have carried the load on this bill. and i believe that the senate owes them its gratitude.

7:17:21 to 7:17:43( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: at this time i w the senate that division "a" of the conference report on does not contain any congressionally directed spending items, as defined in rule 44 of the standing rules of the senate. mr. president, there is no quick

7:17:44 to 7:18:07( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: fix or easy answer to this grave economic crisis. but i'm confident that this plan will begin to put america on the road to recovery. i and reinvestment act of009 is the right medicine for what ails our economy.

7:18:08 to 7:18:25( Edit History Discussion )

Daniel Inouye: it will not fix our problems overnight, but it will begin the process. we face some tough times in the coming year, but this legislation will have it will help millions of americans, directly and indirectly.