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First . Transit first. Its about jobs. Its about comcommerce. Its about quality of air. Its about quality of life and building consensus in america and by doing so and by listening and leadership from the white house we are able to be a model to the nation with projects of National Significance so that other communities can follow our lead, and i join the mayor in seluting the leadership of president barack obama. Without his leadership, his priorities, without the work that was done in Appropriations Committee and diane is a senior when i say senior i mean high ranking. I was a senior too so ...

It if they stay out of the automobile. Its worth it if it aids in creating space on our bus lines so its a very important project. I am here to help in my way which is as an appropriator in the senate. Jackie has helped in her way. Nancy has helped in her way as a leader of a Great Political Party in washington, so mr. Secretary everybody that is here we thank you for our responsiveness. Its just great to welcome you here and go giants. [applause] mateo county supervisor to both houses of our California State Legislature since 2008 and she has been in congress for jobs and our environment and ...

So far there are only reports of minor damage like broken windows. But as with previous earthquakes in mexico, it can take a little time to learn of the extent of damage in remote areas close to that epicenter. Coincidentally happening today, the anniversary of the 1906 quake and the ceremonies remembering its victims. [ sirens ] sirens wailed at 5 12 a. M. This morning. Thats the moment when the city shook violently 108 years ago. People gathered again at Lottas Fountain at market and kearney which was the Meeting Place during the chaos. Later people sprayed gold spray paint on a fire hydrant...

Like to invite at this time someone who has made it a practice to visit our city regularly, to make sure this project was being planned well, that the initial funds that were granted to us by president obama and with the great work of our congressional delegates and Speaker Pelosi and senator feinstein we would make sure to use it in the right way and creating the jobs and the investment that people wanted to see. U. S. Transportation secretary ray lahood. Please share this announcement. Hello San Francisco. I am delighted to be here to celebrate with all of you three very important champions ...

They listen and they act. That is so wonderful. That is what standard that we have for all of our public officials. Secretary lahood if you could thank president obama from all of us. Yes. [applause] because i know today were going to spend a lot of precious moments thanking leader pelosi and Congress Women fine 79 and boxer and. Were going to thank all of our Community Members and from china town and all of them have worked very hard. These are not easy projects. Theyre very complicated and people had to work at the highest levels to make sure that every aspect worked, and a person who has wo...