In conclusion. I repeat that the arguments made earlier today on the floor. namely. that the application of the DavisBacon Act may require further funds in connection with the construction of these highways. could be used against the payment of prevailing wages In connection with the construction of any Federal facility. It even could be used in reverse to suggest that we return to the coolie wages paid to humble immigrants brought from abroad to construct our transcontinental railroadsworkers who were paid virtually nothing. and who hardly got enough to eat. On the basis of that argument. we could virtually pave the entire country with roads. if we starve the laborers building them. Mr.
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