"zero is the only acceptable number."
"[t]he staggering number of deaths occurring on our nation's roadways is an ongoing crisis that demands urgent attention."
"create a requirement/encouragement for local agencies to adopt and implement Vision Zero/Safe Systems Safety Action plans by providing funding to those agencies who have the political will to do so"
"We laud the Subcommittee for holding this hearing as the recent data released from NHTSA illustrates the depth of the public health crisis on America's roads."
"I have been leading the charge here in the House to combat climate change in surface transportation, that sector."
"I want to thank you for bringing up aircraft noise in your testimony. It impacts the lives, of course, of our constituents daily, affecting their sleep and their health."
"It is only in recent years that McKinsey's role in helping Purdue to flood the--our communities with highly addictive painkillers has come to light."
"But the Biden Administration isn't providing flexibility, and continues to push policies that favors certain workers over others without regard to state, local, and other market conditions."
"We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of being the great connector, transporting all people and goods all the time should reflect the complex mosaic of those..."
"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will generate historic investments into construction and maintenance of U.S. roads, bridges, waterways, airports, et cetera."
"I want to thank the panel for being with us today and for your flexibility as we rescheduled this hearing."