President Obama's administration's intention is to restart this program.

Transportation must not only be safe, but also contribute to livable, sustainable neighborhoods.

That's the reason you put this money in the bill, so people could go to work.

The President's request for next year totals $79 billion, a $2 billion increase over fiscal year 2010 levels.

I think we've been very transparent about this.

Together, we're helping State and local governments make smarter investments in their transportation, energy, and housing infrastructure.

I personally requested Mr. Toyoda come to America, talk to Members of Congress, talk to its customers.

Where there is good planning, you can make it happen, and you can actually talk about livable neighborhoods.

We need to think outside of the box.

We thought they were a little safety deaf in Japan.

Our groundbreaking investments in high-speed passenger rail service, which have generated tremendous excitement around the country, will go a long way to enhance livability in many communities.

Well, we think there needs to be some reform to MPOs to make sure that in past instances where the rural communities have not been at the table, that they can be at the table, that their transportation, housing and other needs are really…

If there is a small town mayor, they ought to have a seat at the table and be a part of the planning process.

I urge Congress to pass this legislation this year.

I told Senator Bond that the most common complaint that I heard at the beginning of my tenure was, why does it take 10 or 12 years to get a New Starts program going?

I think we all agree there is a tremendous need to invest in our Nation's infrastructure.

Cost effectiveness is obviously important, but I am really happy to see a more holistic approach that also considers the potential impacts of congestion and the environment and the economy.

safety is our top priority at DOT, and it must be for Toyota, as well.

this will not happen to another family. It was a terrible tragedy, and I hope that no other family has to endure this.

I think this law needs to be tightened up.

On my watch, when people think there's a problem, we're going to address it.

I think we should have the highest standard possible, which I think would be--prohibit NHTSA employees from going to work for automobile manufacturers for a period of time.

I believe the Toyota business model is broken.

The story did not mention that NHTSA opened two investigations into pre-2007 Camry models and found no safety defects.

We have been a lap dog for nobody. We've been a lap dog for the people who drive cars and want to do them safely.