"Look, I represent Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in addition to a number of other area in south Louisiana. And we have, I think, the last study I saw, I think the 14th worst traffic in the Nation."
"I think autonomous vehicles are going to increase VMT, because I am going to be so mesmerized by the technology, I am going to make it drive me in circles."
"It is fascinating for me to contemplate what our transportation system will look at just a few decades from now."
"There is just not enough money to go around."
"I believe that complex motor carrier safety regulatory issues warrant robust discussion in Congress with all stakeholders represented."
"My worry is always when Congress gets involved and tries to legislate specific fixes all it does is end up creating problems, costing money, and it is very counterproductive."
"the appropriations requests are in line with those of the previous administration."
"I have been very excited that we have had a President of the United States in his inaugural address utter the word 'infrastructure.'"
"My intent is hopefully working with the Democrats on the committee to put together a big, broad bipartisan infrastructure bill."
"We need Presidential leadership, I agree with the chairman there. We need Presidential leadership."
"The problem is the Speaker is ideologically opposed to Federal investment and increasing taxes in any form."