It is a ridiculous argument. It doesn't pass the smell test.

I applaud him and I applaud Senator Brown for focusing on their constituents.

I will say there are portions of the Brown bill as currently drafted that concern me, in particular giving significantly more authority to the Department of Transportation.

What we need as a train crew... is to be notified whenever these trending detectors are seeing this car trend hotter.

This Administration has shown weakness on Iran since day one and continues to do so.

At the same time, we want to enhance safety, we want to protect the interests of consumers.

Thanks to--I'll say it again--the miracle of deregulation, America today enjoys a highly competitive, rapidly evolving, technologically sophisticated airline industry.

from our analysis, none of the regulatory changes made during the Trump Administration at this point can be cited as contributing to the accident.

Mr. Secretary, with respect, that is not remotely true. The oil sanctions you could enforce tomorrow, but it is a political decision not to enforce it and you are providing the funds that Iran is using to provide drones that are attacking…

You said you just noticed recently the growing cooperation between Russia and Iran. If you were not aware of that 2 years ago, this Administration has not been paying attention.

I would encourage that for you to let this committee know as it goes forward, if there are residents who are looking to move and can't sell their homes, this committee is very interested in making sure that the community of East Palestine…

we will certainly commit to working with you to try to find a solution that enhances safety while at the same time protecting the interests of consumers.