Schwarzenegger: US Infrastructure "Like a Developing Country"

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/02/21/Infrastructure_Debate_Policy_Challenges_Facing_Nation

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates for a high-speed rail system to modernize US infrastructure, which he considers to be on par with that of a developing country. He says, "Our trains go the same speed today as they were 100 years ago," Schwarzenegger says. "So where is the progress?"

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America's infrastructure is in grave disrepair. Analysts have determined that one-third of the nation's roads are in poor or mediocre condition, and the Federal Highway Administration recently estimated that one out of every four bridges is either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.

Every infrastructure sector, from rail, air and seaways, to water supply, sewage and irrigation, to energy pipelines and the electric grid, are in need of significant capital. The American Society of Civil Engineers says it will take an investment of $1.6 trillion over the next five years - double the current outlay - just to bring the nation's infrastructure to acceptable levels.

This figure even excludes innovative projects like high-speed railways, GPS integration, and broadband expansion. -- Miller Center of Public Affairs

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, businessman, and politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of the state of California. In May 2004 and 2007, he was named as one of the Time 100 people who help shape the world. Schwarzenegger is married to Maria Shriver and has four children.

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[Doominator99]

We need more Uzi's and Choppa's!!!!

[aldernagon3]

He is 100% correct.The US infrastructure is a joke. There are third world countries that are improving theirs faster than we are. Today the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world openned. WHy can't we do something like that. The WTC in New York is still a hole in the ground.

SOOO sad that the US, once the best at everything has fallen so far.

[niclaz79]

Six people will be terminated.

[abeismain]

@maxlol0 Yes, military spending needs to be cut, and i'm so happy Ron Paul is emphasizing this in his discussions

Ron Paul 2012 or economic downfall!

[maxlol0]

US needs to cut spending on military.u cannot support such large amount of troops around the globe and act like a world police

[Reegatron]

Shortly after making this statement, he pulled out a pair of Uzis and wasted everybody in the room.

[flashroyal1]

such a good man

[Kimmis1990]

Wow. I wish he could run for president.

[darwincity]

@dannycaller Which makes it charming to other countries. US political debating in Congress are more effective than sleeping pill if you want to fall asleep...

[gimmie1261]

I'll be bach.

[mozaks80]

Infrastructure will be the least of your problems!