Anthony Foxx: “We also need investments and policies that promote opportunity, enhance quality of life, promote environmental…”

It is imperative. In this case the cost of delay is measured in lost members of our families, of pain and suffering, and the denial of economic, health and social opportunity for the elderly, disabled and the impoverished.

Every vehicle under an open safety recall should be repaired as soon as possible.. . .Requiring rental car agencies and used car dealers to fix defective vehicles before renting is a common-sense solution that would make our roads safer.

A tidal wave is coming for us, Mr. Chairman, and the question is--are we going to choke on our own growth or are we going to build for it?

I want to thank you for what I would call your ferocious advocacy on behalf of safety and on behalf of the workers and users of the system.