Eric Crawford: “I think it is important that we hear from the folks on this panel as they articulate how difficult the circumstances are…”

How do we ensure that we have the resources to build and maintain a surface transportation system that will meet the needs of our Nation and allow us to remain competitive in the 21st century?

Thank you for your consideration.

Although critical to the Highway Trust Fund's short-term operations, government bailouts are not a long-term solution, nor do they address the underlying, multifaceted, and structural problem.

Thank you for holding today's hearing to bring more attention to what must be done to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.