"It is without question that small businesses are cynical, and they have lost faith in their elected officials."
"To suggest that crime is on the decline because it hasn't been reported is to suggest that ordinary law-abiding citizens, small businesses have a degree of confidence and therefore are reporting those..."
"The best tool is to empower main street, small communities, local elected officials and local criminal justice systems to intervene early to prevent long-term and unsustainable rates of crime."
"I do want to acknowledge, of course, having spent the last 12 years serving in local government, the historic significance of the IIJA investment."
"On behalf of the entire TWU, I want to start by applauding the committee's diligent and collaborative efforts to pass H.R. 3935, the 2023 FAA reauthorization."
"H.R. 3935 would close these loopholes and reiterate existing FAA standards."
"Additionally, H.R. 3935 will save airline workers' lives."
"H.R. 3935 would close these loopholes, raising the level of safety in our airspace and returning good mechanic jobs to the U.S."
"The fact that we have this hearing at all is entirely unnecessary, were the Senate just simply to move forward earnestly with the consideration of FAA reauthorization."
"I express both the need to acknowledge the work of America's truckdrivers but, as each of you has alluded to, either directly or indirectly, the need to continue to support truckdrivers in this countr..."
"It is critically imperative that as the technology grows and innovation continues, that we do that in partnership with truckdrivers, law enforcement, and emergency responders."
"While the technology is exciting, we certainly do have a concern for loss of jobs."