Remarks prepared for delivery by Secretary Elaine L. Chao 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor & 18th U. S. Secretary of Transportation Ribbon cutting of the new terminal at Barkley Regional Airport Paducah, Kentucky It’s great to be here with Secretary Jim Gray, Chairman Comer, McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer, Paducah Mayor George Bray, Paducah Area...

Thank you very much, Secretary Lew. And thank you, Steve [Orlins] and Ming [Hsieh] for inviting me here tonight. Good evening everyone!  It is such a delight to be with you in person! Thank you for inviting me to share a few thoughts this evening.  For 55 years, the National Committee on U.S. China Relations has...

Thank you for that kind introduction. It is a great pleasure to join you for this historic occasion, the opening of a museum honoring the contributions that Americans of Chinese ancestry have made to our country! This museum has a very special meaning for me as I’m sure it does for all of you. Throughout...

Thank you, FTA Associate Administrator Buchanan [Henrika].  Welcome everyone, to the Department’s 2020 celebration of African American History Month!  Let me also thank our Emcee, Charles James. Director of the Department’s Office of Civil Rights.  And special thanks to Dr. Chelsey Green, for her magnificent rendition of the Star Spangle Banner, as well as the...

Thanks for the opportunity to be here today. As you have heard, this is my third time back at the U.S. Department of Transportation.  When I was deputy secretary of Transportation, I served with Jeff Shane when he was Assistant Secretary of Policy.  Jeff is widely known for his expertise and experience in the aviation...

Thank you, Aaron [ Payment, 1st Vice President, NCAI ].  It is a pleasure to be here.  I am grateful to the leadership of the National Congress of American Indians, especially President Fawn Sharp and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Allis, for this opportunity to discuss some matters of importance to Indian Country and our entire...

Thank you, Taber [MacCallum, Chairman, Commercial Spaceflight Federation], for the introduction.   The global space economy is approaching $400 billion. By some estimates, the U.S. accounts for around 80 percent of this space activity, which could be worth a trillion dollars by 2040.   The commercial space sector is remarkably resourceful and innovative. From potential...

Thank you, Jane [ Williams, FTA Deputy Administrator ].   Thank you for being here today to support this very important initiative.  I would like to acknowledge some of our distinguished guests and participants in today’s event:   Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes Congressman Chris Smith Congressman Henry Cuellar [ Kway – ar ] First...

Thank you, Derek [Kan].  You are missed as the Number 3 top official at the U. S. Department of Transportation.  But the President tapped Derek to be Executive Associate Director of OMB, where he is doing a great job for our country.   I’m so pleased to be here on this very special occasion witnessing...

I’m so pleased to be here, because Urban Air Mobility is one of the most exciting areas of emerging technology today. These vehicles have the potential to create new mobility options for millions and change how people travel to and around cities, as well as to and from rural areas. This potential has stimulated billions...