To order. Because of the technicality that a powersharing agreement has not yet been signed between the majority leader and the minority leader, i am chairing this hearing and i want to thank senator cantwell for her cooperation as we move toward a transition and perhaps for the next hearing, we will have a symbolic passing of the gavel. Ideration is mayor Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation. He has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our nation. As a former local elected official, he will bring a valuable perspective to the department of transportation regarding the transportation infrastructure needs and challenges of towns and cities throughout our country. His educational background as a harvard graduate and road scholar at oxford will serve our country well as we address our nations transportation policy priorities. I want to thank him for his service as an Intelligence Officer in the u. S. Navy reserve. I also want to than
To order. And because of the technicality that a powersharing agreement has not yet been signed between the majority leader and the minority leader, i am chairing this hearing today, and i want to thank senator cantwell for her cooperation as we move towards a transition and perhaps for the next hearing we will have a symbolic passing of the gavel. But, i want to convey my commitments and expectation that as we move forward we will continue to Work Together in a bipartisan manner on the vital issues that come before this committee. In the last congress that bipartisan approach led to more than 50 public laws being enacted out of this committee. This cooperative spirit will extend to the confirmation process for President Bidens nominees to lead the departments and agencies within our jurisdiction. And i am absolutely delighted today the first of these nominees submitted for our consideration is mayor Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation. Mayor buttigieg has impressive crede
To order. Because of the technicality that a powersharing agreement has not yet been signed between the majority leader and the minority leader, i am chairing this hearing and i want to thank senator cantwell for her cooperation as we move toward a transition and perhaps for the next hearing, we will have a symbolic passing of the gavel. But i want to convey my commitment and expectation that as we move forward, we will Work Together in a bipartisan manner on the issues before this committee. In the last congress, that approach led to more than 50 public laws being enacted out of this committee. This cooperative spirit will extend to the confirmation process of President Bidens nominees to lead the departments and agencies within our jurisdiction and i am delighted today that the first of these nominees submitted for our consideration is mayor Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation. He has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our na
Confirmation hearing, asked multiple questions on multiple topics. This is two and a half hours. To order. Because of the technicality that a powersharing agreement has not yet been signed between the majority leader and the minority leader, i am chairing this hearing and i want to thank senator cantwell for her cooperation as we move toward a transition and perhaps for the next hearing, we will have a symbolic passing of the gavel. Ideration is mayor Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation. He has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our nation. As a former local elected official, he will bring a valuable perspective to the department of transportation regarding the transportation infrastructure needs and challenges of towns and cities throughout our country. His educational background as a harvard graduate and road scholar at oxford will serve our country well as we address our nations transportation policy priorities. I want to th
To order. Because of the technicality that a powersharing agreement has not yet been signed between the majority leader and the minority leader, i am chairing this hearing and i want to thank senator cantwell for her cooperation as we move toward a transition and perhaps for the next hearing, we will have a symbolic passing of the gavel. Ideration is mayor Pete Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation. He has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our nation. As a former local elected official, he will bring a valuable perspective to the department of transportation regarding the transportation infrastructure needs and challenges of towns and cities throughout our country. His educational background as a harvard graduate and road scholar at oxford will serve our country well as we address our nations transportation policy priorities. I want to thank him for his service as an Intelligence Officer in the u. S. Navy reserve. I also want to than