Political Quotes

“I rise today in support of Pete Buttigieg's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation. Whether it is rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, maintaining our leadership in the global mobility race, or improving pipeline safety, there is no shortage of challenges facing our incoming Secretary. As a fellow midwesterner, as a former officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I can't think of anyone more equipped to take on this challenge than Pete Buttigieg. He understands the need to revitalize our infrastructure because he has seen it in our neighborhoods and on our roads each and every day when he served as a mayor. He has a unique understanding of how the Department can be a resource to State and to local governments and what can be done to ensure that the Federal Government supports those State and local governments and make sure that need gets addressed most effectively. If we are going to build back better, a partnership at each level of government will be absolutely vital. Having someone at the helm who recognizes that that relationship is so important will be an incredible asset to the Department. I have also had several conversations with Secretary-Designate Buttigieg on the auto industry, which is the very beating heart of our manufacturing economy.…”