The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association welcomed President Trump’s call for a national rebuilding programme.
“The time has come for a new program of national rebuilding,” Trump said in his address to Congress when he asked it approve legislation that produces a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, financed through public and private capital.
Trump said the $6 trillion spent to rebuild the Middle East could have rebuilt our country’s infrastructure twice.
Trump also emphasized a desire for US companies to “buy American” products and materials and “hire American” workers to fill good-paying jobs.
“The future of this rebuilding is in the hands of congress and NSSGA [National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association ]embraces this once-in-a-generation opportunity to continue down the road of President Eisenhower to make the transportation system in the United States the best in the world,” said Michele Stanley, director of government affairs, National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
Rep Bill Shuster, R-Pa, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said the address affirmed Trump’s desire to turn campaign promises into realities.
“President Trump made infrastructure a priority before the election, and his address tonight reaffirmed his commitment to building a 21st-Century infrastructure,” he said. “Renewing the American spirit starts with creating jobs and economic opportunity. Our infrastructure is what ties all of these things together. The committee looks forward to working with the president and the Secretary of Transportation to improve our infrastructure and strengthen our economy.”
