In his statement regarding reauthorization of Export Import Bank of the United States, AIA's David F. Melcher congratulated House and Senate on coming together to produce transportation bill of considerable length and duration. In particular, Melcher lauded said bill's role as 4-year reauthorization of Export-Import Bank of the United States. "By reauthorizing the Bank," said Melcher, "America is sending a clear signal that we are serious about competing in the global marketplace."