"Americans know that they can no longer buy the same amount of food, clothing, gasoline, and other necessities with their hard-earned dollars as they could just a year and a half ago."
"So, I guess, I am just trying to understand, what are we doing, and why aren't we putting money toward true national priorities that will relieve congestion, reduce emissions, improve time saved in tr..."
"Having said that, I do recognize it is now the law of the land, and I respect that fact."
"The administration isn't as laser-focused as it needs to be on fundamental transportation policy."
"It is incumbent upon the Department and Congress to make sure that every single dollar from the law counts."
"So, when the administration came out and said that racial equity, climate change, environmental justice, and enhancing union opportunities were going to be the driving factors, I had strong concerns b..."
"My focus now is going to be on oversight of the law and ensuring that it is implemented efficiently, effectively, and adheres to the letter of the law."
"That's why it is incumbent upon the Department and Congress to make sure every single dollar from this law counts."
"Sixty-two hours a year, time lost just sitting in traffic. No one would have expected that that be the case."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for having this hearing today, and I want to thank the witnesses for being here."
"Put simply, without general aviation, there simply would be no aviation industry."