"But Congress must play an important role to ensure the FAA takes steps to outline today in a timely manner, so U.S. companies can continue to innovate and remain globally competitive."
"U.S. innovation is the backbone of the Nation's economy and culture, and aviation 2050 is the next chapter in our leadership in this field."
"I do want to start today by acknowledging the tragedy of Sunday's crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia."
"The subcommittee will come to order. I will start with my opening statement."
"I want to watch this closely."
"Well, it is certainly a challenge to us, because it is a project that is on the other side of the border."
"the safe transportation of crude oil is a priority."
"Just say it is going to be higher than zero. That is all I am asking."
"As noted, without the Jones Act and if we treated American domestic commerce the same as international commerce, cargo moving along our coasts and inland rivers would be carried by foreign carriers us..."
"Thank you, Chairman DeFazio, for calling today's hearing to examine how transportation and infrastructure impact climate change and explore solutions to promote resiliency."
"With the expansion of more efficient transit options, Congress must support states' efforts to meet carbon emission reduction targets."