I am deeply concerned that over the past several years Congress has been unwilling to make tough choices about transportation funding.

I think it is important for the security of the American people.

There is no question that we must address our nation's infrastructure needs.

I am concerned that establishing a national infrastructure bank would increase federal involvement and decision-making.

I think the people of this country are very tired of bailouts.

When I think about a project, for example, of high-speed rail--why would the private sector invest in that?

It is so important that we respect the rule of law and that particularly those who serve are afforded the presumption of innocence.

How can we assure taxpayers that this doesn't just become another government entity, that we end up bailing out bad projects?

It is important that we reform our nation's critical infrastructure needs.

If I'm remembering correctly in having looked at this, there's really only one place in the world where you've actually been able to break even with the passenger fare in rail.

I think one of the things that has sometimes frustrated our private sector partners is it takes us a long time to do due diligence.

I am a strong supporter particularly of using the military commission system to try individuals at Guantanamo.