46 Quotes by Thad Cochran

Do we want to ignore ... The needs that are clear and important and serious that are addressed by the funding in this legislation?

The resources are going to be there to get the job done. I think the president was right. We're going to do what it takes and we're going stay here as long as it takes, and we're going to come back again and again to see that it's done right.

The transportation bill is so important for our state and others,

The Senate has acted to provide the funds necessary to continue federal relief efforts. The Senate will likely adopt other emergency appropriations measures as needed to meet future needs as reliable estimates are developed.

This is especially important for our state in light of the loss of tax revenue we have faced because of the damage of Hurricane Katrina. The income Mississippi will gain from this revenue sharing agreement will provide funds for infrastructure improvements, conservation programs and restoration of coastal areas.

This is going to be the most expensive natural disaster that's hit the United States in history. It's really quite phenomenal.

This is very good news for communities in Mississippi that are working hard to rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The substantial funding provided from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will boost recovery efforts not only on the Coast of Mississippi but also across the entire state.

It was quiet. It was eerie. It was a horrible sight to behold.

For me, it was the experience of the recent election -- the realization that candidates are now so vulnerable to the activities of organizations who are interested in influencing the outcomes of elections, ... We're defenseless.