Schwarzman Says This Is a Good Time for Infrastructure

The transcript discusses the challenges and political aspects of infrastructure development in the United States. It highlights the lengthy permitting process compared to countries like Germany and Canada, where it takes significantly less time. The discussion also touches on the political will and consensus needed to improve infrastructure, suggesting that it could be a bipartisan issue that both Democrats and Republicans can rally around. The potential for infrastructure to be prioritized over other issues like tax and health is also considered.

What is one of the main challenges in building infrastructure in the United States?

• Environmental concerns

• Lack of skilled labor

• Complex regulations and lengthy permitting process

• Insufficient funding

How does the permitting process in the United States compare to Germany and Canada?

• It is not required in the United States

• It is slower in the United States

• It takes the same amount of time

• It is faster in the United States

What rating did a major civil engineering firm give to U.S. infrastructure?

• A

• B

• C

• D minus

What is a potential benefit of focusing on infrastructure in the current political climate?

• It will eliminate all regulations

• It might unify both political parties

• It will improve international relations

• It could reduce taxes

Which policy area is suggested to potentially be prioritized over others like tax and health?

• Social Security

• Infrastructure

• Education

• Defense