Congratulations to you, Madam Chair, and to the Ranking Member, Mr. Dunn. This is a great Subcommittee to be a part of.

I am really honored to be here today. I really want to welcome Chief Sund to the first hearing.

Now my biggest problem is, is the Corps of Engineers going to spend that money wisely.

These investments are, in fact, important to the Nation.

I believe every vote we take has an impact on whether or not we get reelected or elected in the first place.

Based on your performance over the last few years, I am looking forward to working with you in your new position.

Transit is necessary.

It is imperative that we look at the last 2 years of the last administration and look at what we project the next 2 years to be.

I look forward to having that debate at this committee, and I look forward to our Ways and Means Committee, our committee on revenue, have the debate.

The goal of this committee has and always will be to put good policies in place without letting partisanship get in the way.

I think clearly we put $15 billion into transit this year. Clearly that shows our willingness to support transit and the Capital Investment Grant program.

I can't think of anybody more qualified and with the unanimity of support coming in since I have been here.