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I appreciate the testimony and the answers from our witnesses today. I would like to re-emphasize my support for all that the administration and VA are doing to ensure that we make Buy America a priority.

I hope that Congress can put more of an emphasis on funding these requirements.

The Build America, Buy America Act re-emphasizes the requirement for Federal infrastructure to use domestically produced steel, which I am a huge proponent of.

Relying on foreign products in a time of crisis is a flawed strategy that unfortunately was felt directly by the VA employees and veterans.

President Biden has made investing in our manufacturing base and strengthening our supply chains a priority during his administration.

The importance and impact of Buy America for the Federal Government is something that is felt at a very local level in Indiana.

I know that it's going to require aggressive action. But I also know it's going to lead to fewer cases of asthma in and around those port communities, in addition to the other benefits that are going to come from that reduction in…

I am very pleased to see that President Biden has made it a core issue to ensure that we invest in American manufacturing.

We are enthusiastic about passenger rail in general, high-speed rail in particular.

We need to make sure we have the workforce ready to deliver on all of these projects.

We want to make sure that this project receives every due consideration and prioritization.

I think it is a very legitimate use of transportation dollars, and we would welcome a chance to work with you.

Can you assure me that you will work toward a more equitable distribution of IIJA discretionary grants?

Some of what I have seen in the runup to this debate has included provisions that would cut railroad safety inspections.

This is a very important policy. It also represents the most comprehensive changes to date for the DBE program.

We know it's going to be a lot of private-sector work, too, but we've got to make sure we're doing our part with public policy.

I will commit to speaking to the FAA about how to make sure that process is prompt, consistent of course with our responsibilities.

Climate change is real, we've got to do something about it.