We had Dan Flood, who was a Democrat, Joe McDade was a Republican. They were both high up in the Appropriations Committee. And that makes a very big difference. When you get to be one of the 12 chairs of appropriations, it puts in your hands the power to direct a lot of funding. And people say, well, you know, how about we don't spend that money, folks? That money is going to get spent, and if it isn't spent in northeastern Pennsylvania, it's going to Atlanta or Dallas or Los Angeles or San Francisco or New York City. (03:26–03:35)
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