I came here today simply to ask you to act. I know these cuts are politically difficult, but this is not a decision we can postpone.

This growth is real today.

We cannot simply tax our way out of this problem.

That is a formula for failure.

That is not a realistic world.

It is important that the Federal Government maintain its responsible share in dealing with the transit costs.

The stimulus worked.

These highway funding initiatives, bridge funding initiatives, transit funding initiatives create jobs.

It is so important to the country that people of your quality and your character are willing to serve in these positions.

I am concerned continually, Mr. Secretary, about the process taking too long.

We are now in a situation where by putting $2 billion into advanced battery innovation and manufacturing--$2 billion in this country--we have unleashed billions of dollars.