Crawford Congratulates Anthony Foxx on Confirmation as Secretary of Transportation
June 27, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR), a Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the new Secretary of Transportation:
"Congratulations to Anthony Foxx on his confirmation as the new Secretary of Transportation. As a mayor of a large, urban city situated in a state with many rural areas, I am sure the Secretary understands as I do the importance of a diverse infrastructure that serves the needs of both rural and urban America.
"As a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I look forward to continuing the Committee's important work with Secretary Foxx to maintain and improve our nation's transportation systems. A healthy infrastructure serves as the foundation for our nation's businesses to move products, import and export, and generate all-important economic activity. It is the key to job creation and growth. I wish the Secretary well and look forward to working with him on these issues important to the people of Arkansas."
"Congratulations to Anthony Foxx on his confirmation as the new Secretary of Transportation. As a mayor of a large, urban city situated in a state with many rural areas, I am sure the Secretary understands as I do the importance of a diverse infrastructure that serves the needs of both rural and urban America.
"As a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, I look forward to continuing the Committee's important work with Secretary Foxx to maintain and improve our nation's transportation systems. A healthy infrastructure serves as the foundation for our nation's businesses to move products, import and export, and generate all-important economic activity. It is the key to job creation and growth. I wish the Secretary well and look forward to working with him on these issues important to the people of Arkansas."
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