Thank you, Kathy [Tedeschi], for inviting me to participate in the 30th anniversary remembrance of the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. It is an honor to be here with you– as you remember your husband William Alan Daniels of Belle Meade, New Jersey– as well as all the families who lost...

Thank you, Ray [Martinez, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration].  Good afternoon, everyone.   Thank you to our guests, Jennifer Korn and Hector Barreto, for joining us today.   Let me also acknowledge Director James Campos, Director of Economic Impact and Diversity at the U.S. Department of Energy.   Let me welcome members of the...

Thank you, Heidi.   Before I begin, I want to mention the hurricanes which have threatened and caused so much harm in areas of our country. Let me assure you that the federal government is on full alert to deal with these storms. Last week, cabinet secretaries and agency heads met with FEMA Director Brock...

Thank you, Dan [Elwell] for that introduction.   I would like to recognize some special guests today.  Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is with us today.   Robert Isom, President of American Airlines is here.  I have to give a special shout out to my fellow Kentuckian, Dennis Sinnett.  He is the aviation...

Thank you, Margaret [McKeough, Aero Club President]. Thanks for having me today. Let me congratulate J’la [jay-lah] Carroll, and the Aero Club Foundation for awarding her a scholarship to help her pursue aviation or aerospace studies. I am so excited for her future! This is a transformational time for aviation!  We’re in the midst of...

Thank you, Ralph [Reed, Founder & Chairman].  It is a pleasure to be here with friends who share a vision of our country that protects and promotes faith, freedom, family and opportunity.  These have been the touchstones of my life and in my career.  These are the values that motivated my parents to move their...

Thank you, Admiral Buzby, for that introduction. We appreciate your leadership at the helm of the Maritime Administration. Let me also thank Deputy Administrator Richard Balzano, Chief Counsel Doug Barnett and the entire MARAD Team, for hosting this event. Today, we have some special guests: Acting Chairman, Michael A. Khouri, Federal Maritime Commission. Thank you...

Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Brandye [Hendrickson] for that introduction. I’m so pleased to be here with all of you and our guests as we celebrate Women’s History Month at the Department of Transportation. Now, more than ever, women are leading the way in some of our nation’s top industries, including transportation. I’m really proud...

Thank you, Jeff [Grappone, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Emcee]. It’s great to be back in the Frances Perkins Building, and to see so many old friends and colleagues: Attorney General Ed Meese, Secretary Bill Brock, former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson, as well as SBA [Sergeants Benevolent Association of New York City] President...

Good afternoon. Thank you, Jennifer [Korn, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison].   Let me recognize two very special guests: U.S. Treasurer Jovita [ho-vita] Carranza, and Robert Bard, the President and CEO of LATINA Style.  Bob and I know each other well—as Secretary of Labor, I did...