Engineering Inc. - January/February 2009 - (Page 11) Barack Obama In this exclusive interview with ACEC just prior to the historic election, Mr. Obama offered candid views on specific issues of importance to the engineering industry. ACEC: ACEC members are involved in virtually every aspect of infrastructure development and improvement, from transportation, water projects and environmental restoration to energy development and transmission. America has seriously underinvested in its infrastructure over many years. What steps will you take as president to reverse this trend and promote the kind of infrastructure needed to sustain a growing economy? PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA: Modernizing America’s infrastructure is a critical component of my long-term economic growth agenda, and it also plays a key role in ending our dependence on foreign oil and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. While China, India and our other economic competitors are making significant investments to build 21st-century roads, bridges and ports, Washington not only has provided too few resources to maintain our January / February 2009 enGIneerInG InC. Peter Yang/aUgUSt Interview With President-Elect 11
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