Brian Mast actually said...

"So, the request here is, for our truckers, the administration, it is clearly determined that this kind of flexibility for truckers, it is not a major safety threat."

"So, I would say it in this way. I think, you and I could agree that a trucker is not a safer driver because they are carrying Frosted Flakes that might be on the waiver list versus laundry detergent."

"So, the request is, let's make it permanent and extend those protocols to truckers that are carrying anything."

"I agree with you, Secretary. If we didn't believe that they were responsible, they wouldn't be in place."