Buttigieg: lawmakers can call the infrastructure package “whatever they want”, but “it’s a good policy”

Secretary of Transportation Pete ButtigiegPete Buttigieg On Sunday the preview is shown: Democrats observe the push for infrastructure in two parts; Buttigieg expects cruises to return in mid-summer. Biden will host bipartisan talks on infrastructure next week MORE he said Sunday that he will continue to seek bipartisan support President BidenJoe BidenBiden notes U.S. biggest role in global vaccination efforts Trump says GOP will take on White House in 2024 in Kemp-ready speech: Removing Atlanta’s All-Star Game Will Hurt Color EntrepreneursThe infrastructure bill because “it’s a good policy,” saying both Democrats and Republicans can “call it whatever they want,” as the definition of infrastructure takes center stage.

While appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” host Jake TapperJacob (Jake) Paul TapperOmar: The Minneapolis community is “on the edge” around GOP Governor Chauvin’s trial: the infrastructure proposal is more like the Green New Deal Sanders who say “a lot needs to be done more work ”on“ human infrastructure ”MORE He noted to Buttigieg that some parts of his proposed legislative package, such as care for the elderly, are outside what many consider infrastructure. Tapper questioned whether or not redefining infrastructure is undermining Buttigieg’s attempts to gain bipartisan support for the legislation.

“Well, it doesn’t seem to undermine anything because this bill, this package, both in terms of individual parts and as a whole, enjoys huge support from the American people, including Republicans,” Buttigieg replied. .

“I really believe that all these things are infrastructures because infrastructure is the foundation that allows us to continue our lives. But, you know, if there are Republicans in the Senate who disagree, we can disagree on how to call it, I’ll still ask you to vote for it, “Buttigieg continued.” At the end of the day So they can call it whatever they want, but we ask them to support it because it’s a good policy. “

Tapper also asked Buttigieg if he believed the infrastructure package could be approved on July 4, as Biden has indicated he would like to see, or if it can be delayed until September.

“The president wants to see significant action in Congress and real progress on Memorial Day. [Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiSunday shows preview: Democrats eye two-part infrastructure push; Michigan coronavirus cases surge Pence pleaded with military officials to ‘clear the Capitol’ on Jan. 6: AP Democrats see political winner in tax fight MORE (D-Calif.)] set that July timeline to approve something, “Buttigieg replied.” You know we have some kind of surreal clock on this in terms of things that need to be reauthorized by the end of September, so, you know, the sooner the better, I think that’s the end result. “