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Statement from the Associated General Contractors of America on the I-35 Bridge Collapse

Washington, D.C.β€”β€œWe are deeply saddened for all those affected by the tragedy in Minneapolis that has touched so many people,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ of America.

β€œWhile we await answers on the cause of this tragedy, we should unite in our efforts to strengthen the nation’s stressed infrastructure,” said Sandherr. β€œAmericans should be able to rely on our highways, roads and bridges every day, knowing their safety is the number one priority.”

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ of America (ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ represents more than 32,000 firms, including 7,000 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 11,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Web site at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ members are "Building Your Quality of Life.”

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