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Pete Buttigieg

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Pete Buttigieg is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the United States Secretary of Transportation, a position he has held since February 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Buttigieg previously served as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020. During his tenure as mayor, he focused on urban revitalization, infrastructure improvements, and economic development, gaining national attention for his leadership style and innovative policies.

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Mar 24, 2021

This absolutely has to be part of a meaningful vision for the future of surface transportation.

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Mar 24, 2021

We need to make sure that our ports have the right level of technology in order to keep up with what is happening in industry.

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Mar 24, 2021

It is important as a matter of fairness, and it is important as a matter of economic strength, and it is important when we consider that sometimes U.S. transportation policy in the past has, frankly, actively harmed racial and economic…

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Mar 24, 2021

We intend to advance the development and deployment of high integrity sustainable aviation fuels.

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Mar 24, 2021

I am committed to implementing this legislation and all safety legislation to the maximum extent possible consistent with the timelines that are laid out.

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Mar 24, 2021

the decarbonization of freight is no less important than the decarbonization of passenger travel.

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Mar 24, 2021

If we had the kind of dedicated and predictable funding source that you are describing, I believe we would make a big difference to the ability to plan and make responsible and strategic infrastructure decisions when it comes to the future…

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Mar 24, 2021

I am also committed to ensuring that we deliver the benefits of a clean transportation fleet to all communities.

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Mar 24, 2021

We need to make sure we are providing the kind of regulatory certainty and safety infrastructure.

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Mar 24, 2021

We will absolutely make sure that FRA investments, as with investments across DOT, are robust in being directed as much as we can beef up in a way that is equitable.

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Mar 24, 2021

Every Citizen Shares the Need for Reliable Roads

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Mar 24, 2021

We will certainly seek to complete every mandate in a timely fashion.

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Mar 24, 2021

I am committed to working with you and other stakeholders to ensure Union Station meets the needs of the District and region for generations to come.

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Mar 24, 2021

I think we can really help create communities with amenities that are walkable and bikeable.

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Mar 24, 2021

equity needs to be one of the pillars of our approach to infrastructure going forward

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Mar 24, 2021

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides the largest investment in public transportation in the nation's history.

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Mar 24, 2021

Why let China lead us in infrastructure? We should be leading the way.

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Mar 24, 2021

Yes, it is critical that we continue to take action to address the impact of aircraft noise on communities.

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Mar 24, 2021

Safety is the Department's top priority.

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Mar 24, 2021

We would welcome that opportunity.

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Mar 24, 2021

we have got to be pursuing similar goals when it comes to those heavy-duty vehicles.

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Mar 24, 2021

we have got to make sure that we are pursuing all of the above.

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Mar 24, 2021

We have the chance to transform our transportation sector into a 21st century system.

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Mar 24, 2021

The national airspace may not be as tangible as roads and bridges, but it is part of our infrastructure and the airports are the most tangible part, so certainly recognize the importance of that.

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Mar 24, 2021

I cannot accept the proposition that America is not capable of succeeding on this or any other project.

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