Pete Buttigieg actually said...

"President Biden's first fiscal year 2022 budget request to Congress reflects that urgent need, as well as our values and priorities."

"I hope we wouldn't lean on it as a crutch to get us out of our obligations to take more immediate steps that we ought to take."

"If we want to grow our economy, remain competitive, and address the climate crisis, we need to take swift and bold action."

"the Department of Transportation plays a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that powers our economy and keeps us moving."