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And local governments have the tools they need. This is a very important topic. We learn a lot when we got involved with Hurricane Center recovery and we are taking the larynx that we derive from that and trying to build into more of our programs routine resilient construction. For instance we found that stoplights needed to be waged in the ground deeper to be more resilient. And when that local leaders in my state are working hard to address whether its new york city or projects to improve side...

That is why we sent you to grow america act last year and why we will send you a new and improved grow america act this year. We certainly know that the grow america act is not the only approach to solving the infrastructure and mobility challenges of the future. We look forward to fully engaging this committee and with others on both sides of the aisle to chart this path together. But we believe there are some essential principles that any bill must have. First were going to need a substantiall...

Great big mansion if we have the resources to build a hut. And i think that our system right now really needs a substantial injection of a longterm bill but also substantial growth to counteract the cumulative effect of the shortterm measures in the recent past. And one followup real quickly on that specific point. Is there a version of that proposal you are talking about that doesnt have the big tax increase on successful folks as part of it . Because going back to the spirit of my comments, im...

Theres much that we can learn from this 13year experience in how to take a more comprehensive approach, and to recognize while kinetic actions have a value all of their own certainly and thats blatantly obvious, nonkinetic actions do as well. We can do much better at that than what we have done. Thank you. General matt is my time is up, but do you have any you want to add . Very quickly senator i would point out we have to improve the process assuming there is a process. Ive been unable to ident...

Again, to do it in a way thats environmentally sensitive. I think we can get that done and actually move the ball forward a bit. Thank you mr. Chairman. En in light of the fact we have governs standing governors standing by. We will wait for them. Thank you. This is an incredibly issue for new york state. Mas mass tras it nearly 8. 5 Million People bride the buses and trains in the city. Would you agree that it is important for them to receive money through the trust fund if congress were to cut...

Do. Thank you. Thank you senator. Thank you. We will recognize now senator rounds for his first introduction to this committee and how delighted we are to have him serving on the committee. Thank you mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, thanks for the opportunity to visit with you just a little bit today. Coming from south dakota it strikes me that in our home state, were between 800 and 9 900,000 accept during the time of the Sturgis Rally and then we bump up considerably. It seems like as a former may...

It captures the imagination of Real Estate Developers and they start to build dense developments and bring amenities into communities that traditionally may not have them. I think the challenge for us is that right now if we look at the amount of money were putting into transit, i think the demand for it is going to increase substantially over the next several years because of shear population movements. Thats why i would urge a more robust investment in transit, first of all. And secondly urge ...

Humming humbling ourselves and seeking your help. I want to thank you, first of all, for who you are, thank you for your goodness, your mercy, and grace in each of our lives and thank you for the blessings that you give to us every day. What i want to thank you for each and every representative and all they do to direct our great country. I pray today that would you have your hand of grace and guidance upon them. I pray god, that would you give them had the wisdom they need on a daily basis to f...

My name is michael i live at 1777 pine street within a block of the project. Ive. Or live there since 1996. I want to reiterate what other people have said this is a neighborhood and everybody ive spoemg to say naums and very, very strongly against this project. One block away on bush and franklin a 13 story tower is being erected. Below van ness more towers are constructed. The 1 hundred and thirty foot towers directly across from a Senior Living center is in the and the suffering and the noise...

Look at all the sites but move to vote on the item just for clarity its not impossible for them to find another site but unlikely. If theres nothing further there is a motion to continue this to january 23rdrdrd. calling names so moved, commissioners, that motion passes 4 to 3. Commissioners then we continue on your rig calendar on item 11. At 1634 pine street public hearing on draft environmental report. Please note that the comments will be accepted at the planning depth. Good afternoon. Im je...