Transportation Department Issues Remarks at Leadership Conference
Thank you, President [
"I want to pause a moment to remember the lost loved ones, the wounded, the survivors, and the grieving left behind by the senseless criminal shooting rampage on Sunday night. Our thoughts are with all of them.
"This has been a challenging year. Our hearts are also with those who have endured the devastation of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria. I visited
"Private citizens and organizations have been helping the process of recovery. I heard that your
"As some of you may remember, this is not my first visit to a
"This center, its instructors and its students are key to providing the skills needed to help rebuild America. With 1.2 million square feet-- including conference areas, 300 guest rooms, 70 classrooms, and dining facilities--it is state of the art! The new
"The practical, hands-on training this center provides reminds when my sisters and I were growing up. We would follow my father around the house while he fixed things, helping him carry the tool box. Over time, my sisters and I became pretty skilled at making repairs around the house. My father believed we should know how to do these things ourselves. One of those projects, when we finally moved into a house of our own, was paving the driveway. He bought the proper equipment and we paved the whole thing ourselves! It's still in pretty good shape, so I guess we did a good job. So you see, I was once an apprentice myself!
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"I am reminded of a visit to the carpenters training facility in
"As we move forward, let me share some of the latest developments from
"A key part of the plan is eliminating the unnecessary bureaucratic roadblocks and delays that are holding up the delivery of new infrastructure for years, even decades.
"Let me mention just a few stories that illustrate the urgent need for change. In 1936, it took only five years to complete the
"So when I saw your posters and shirts with the slogan, "More Projects - Less Paper work!" I couldn't agree with you more!
"In fact, on
"The Department has established a
"So thank you again for inviting me to speak here today,
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