I would hope that our ambassador to ASEAN is given all the tools he needs to do the job and I do not think he has all the resources that he needs.

Over my objection, as well as that of Senator Durbin and others among the Illinois Congressional delegation, the Surface Transportation Board recently approved a merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.

Do you think pennies for a dollar is effective deterrent for a multibillion-dollar company like Norfolk Southern?

countries in this region cannot ignore the PRC's presence and proximity.

the continued urgency of our nation having a diplomatic corps that is second to none.

Can you also elaborate more--you touched on this--how the economic initiatives in the budget include both newer initiatives such as Outcompete China and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, as well as ongoing efforts…

the eagerness of our partners for more, not less, U.S. engagement, particularly on economic affairs.

I would hope that our ambassador to ASEAN is given all the tools he needs to do the job and I do not think he has all the resources that he needs.

I could not disagree with you more on the 1,500-hour rule. And to quote Captain Sully Sullenberger, it would be like saying that we don't have enough medical doctors, so let's just cut down a number of years of medical school from 4 to 2…

countries in this region cannot ignore the PRC's presence and proximity.

Is the disability community satisfied with the current level of accessibility at our Nation's airports? Do you think more needs to be done in terms of elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, that kind of thing?

To say that rail safety is important to our State would be an understatement.

They are my legs. My wheelchair are my legs. Imagine if a regular passenger had their legs broken on a flight and had to wait weeks or months.

the eagerness of our partners for more, not less, U.S. engagement, particularly on economic affairs.

Can you also elaborate more--you touched on this--how the economic initiatives in the budget include both newer initiatives such as Outcompete China and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, as well as ongoing efforts…

The bottom line is that what happened in East Palestine could have just easily happened in Illinois.

To say that rail safety is important to our State would be an understatement.

Over my objection, as well as that of Senator Durbin and others among the Illinois Congressional delegation, the Surface Transportation Board recently approved a merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.

Can you also elaborate more--you touched on this--how the economic initiatives in the budget include both newer initiatives such as Outcompete China and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment?

I thank you for your efforts to make this a reality and look forward to engaging more to support our ongoing progress towards this goal.

I would hope that our ambassador to ASEAN is given all the tools he needs to do the job and I do not think he has all the resources that he needs.

Do you think pennies for a dollar is effective deterrent for a multibillion-dollar company like Norfolk Southern?

We would highly encourage from education that that funding be expanded.

I find it incredibly frustrating that only 2.6 percent of aviation mechanics in the United States are women.

They're trying to do what is easier and cheaper for them, not what is best for passengers or crews.