Norman Mineta Quotes (28 Quotes)

It's too premature to come up with the details of what the package will look like, ... The overall data shows there's no question that last Tuesday's events had a tremendous impact on the aviation business in terms of having fixed costs they have to pay for on a daily basis and no revenue coming in. They had some very immediate needs.

The law I will sign should give all Americans greater confidence when they fly,

The only sure remedy for air traffic control congestion in the near term would be a recession that would suppress demand. Who among us wants to advocate that to the American people.

It's exciting to see Reagan National Airport opened up, ... I think it's part of the whole issue of getting confidence back into the economy, as well as confidence into travel.

The president's budget is that call to action, ... And his proposed legislation is the solution.

For the first time in several years, we are no longer talking about recovery.

(It recognizes that) air services both on the cargo side and the passenger side have to grow with that increased trade.

The president will make that announcement, and I think he recognizes the importance of Ronald Reagan Airport, and I think he will make that decision on a timely basis,

Our nation faces a maritime threat unmatched in the capability of mass destruction, ... Where once the threat was illegal whisky or rum, now it is the shipping container with a nuclear device or a biological pathogen.

ensure the security, the safety and the stability of the airline industry.

Today, I am delivering to you ... another awesome responsibility, the care of one of our nation's finest treasures, the United States Coast Guard,

This reinforces our commitment to getting America back to business while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security,

Addressing efficiency is now on the front burner of public concern.

This plan is good news for American consumers because it will ensure that the vehicles that they buy will get more miles to the gallon and ultimately save them money,

This is reflective of the growing trade between China and the U.S.,

When we subtract those one-time fiscal year 2001 projects, then our 59.5 billion dollar budget for the Department of Transportation is up some 6 percent,

Over the last year, this country has experienced a hard-fought election, ... I was proud to stand with my party. I am a Democrat. I am proud of, and committed to, my party's principles.

In every case, the failure to reset the hand-operated switches has led to trains running onto the wrong tracks and derailing or colliding with locomotives or rail cars or both,

There are people at the FAA looking at How do we operate Reagan National Airport on a safe basis,

We are gathered for what is officially a groundbreaking, but the truth is that this hallowed ground has already been broken -- viciously and cruelly, ... So today instead of a groundbreaking, we begin the process of filling the gaping wound left by the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at this site and two others.

It's no coincidence that because eight out of 10 Americans are wearing their safety belts, we have also achieved the lowest traffic fatality rate on our nation's highways since record-keeping began 29 years ago,

There are no Democratic or Republican highways, no such thing as Republican or Democratic traffic congestion, no such thing as Republican or Democratic aviation and highway safety, ... Cargo is not shipped by Republican or Democratic railroads, ships, barges or pipelines.

I am confident in the board's judgment and its belief that different leadership is needed to address the serious challenges facing the company,

It is important that the department and the traveling public understand what happened, why it happened and whether the carriers properly planned for the holiday traveling period and responded appropriately to consumer needs in the aftermath,

a shining example of the enduring spirit of the American people.

Open skies between the United States and Canada will mean better service at lower prices for the passengers and shippers of both countries,

The Bush administration is committed to improving vehicle fuel economy while protecting passenger safety and American jobs,

What we really want to be able to do now, is to have government and the aviation industry working together right now to find that strategic solution, knowing that there is gridlock and the potential of increased accidents if we don't do something to address the problem today,