"The question is whether or not we have a permanent authorization to do it in an intelligent, predictable, responsive, accountable way."
"But we face a reversal of that commitment--we do face a reversal of that commitment if we entertain the House majority proposal to return to 2022 funding levels."
"Buy American has been the law of the land since 1933, but for far too long, past Administrations have found a way to get around it. Not anymore."
"I just want to talk to you about airport resiliency."
"I think what we did was sort of cannibalize our budget and not make enough of an impact for it to be worth it."
"On a bipartisan basis, we made the right decision to fix our aging infrastructure and begin taking steps to adapt to climate change."
"I know you appreciate the importance of infrastructure and housing in your home State, and we have already talked about some of these priorities."
"Now we need that same bipartisan strength to sustain those ongoing infrastructure investments--and to make progress on safety regulations that protect Americans driving, flying, walking, riding--and c..."
"I think you have the wisdom of having come from the Legislative Branch and also just understanding that whatever thicket of processes and procedures and rules and laws that you inherited is not your f..."
"Every member on this committee knows the importance of stable bridges, efficient airports, and safe cars."
"The model here is the DOD, right. The DOD doesn't get to have an opinion necessarily about climate action."