Jan 20, 2009
I work for President Obama. I work for the American people. And I'm going to work in collaboration with the Congress.
Ray LaHood
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Ray LaHood is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 18th congressional district from 1995 to 2009. During his tenure, he served on several committees and was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues. LaHood was a strong advocate for reforming the Electoral College, emphasizing the importance of direct elections for public offices. He also played a role in various bipartisan efforts during his time in Congress.
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Jan 20, 2009
We want less bureaucracy and less red tape, and we want to put people to work.
Jan 20, 2009
President Obama is committed to ensuring that the Administration's transportation policy furthers his goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote livable communities, and so am I.
Jan 20, 2009
I think it is one way for us to really overcome some of the pollution that exists around the country.
Jan 20, 2009
These four areas--economic health, sustainability, a focus on people and communities, and safety--will be major priorities for me if I am confirmed.
Jan 20, 2009
I will want to hear what people have to say before policy is set or decisions are made.
Jan 20, 2009
I want to emphasize two principles I will bring to everything I do at the Department, if confirmed.
Jan 20, 2009
If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department works with the States and other relevant potential grant recipients...
Jan 20, 2009
Sustainability must permeate all that we do, from highways and transit to aviation and ports.
Jan 20, 2009
I hope you will take my selection as a signal of the President's commitment to focusing his energies on policy rather than partisanship.
Jan 20, 2009
There are no Republican or Democratic transportation issues. There are national issues that affect us all.
Jan 20, 2009
We have to get the bureaucracy at DOT to make sure that people are held accountable.
Jan 20, 2009
Yes. It is the case that the 35 mile-per-gallon figure is only a minimum statutory requirement.
Jan 20, 2009
I do not need to tell anyone here about the severe economic challenges we face.
Jan 20, 2009
President Obama has made it very clear that, in the Stimulus bill, the lion's share... will not be earmarked money.
Jan 20, 2009
I think it kind of defeats the purpose then to go back and say that you're going to auction those off.
Jan 20, 2009
It's an honor for me to appear before you as President Obama's candidate for the United States Secretary of Transportation.
Jan 20, 2009
While maintaining transportation safety as the Department's preeminent goal, the most immediate need will be to implement the Economic Recovery Act rapidly...
Jan 20, 2009
I will do so always with a commitment to fairness, across regional lines, across party lines.
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