“Pete Buttigieg for secretary of transportation. Mr. Buttigieg, known to many simply as Mayor Pete, has demonstrated an impressive familiarity with our nation’s entire transportation challenges, challenges which are pronounced in states like my own, where projects like the Gateway Tunnel are a top national priority. I know that Mr. Buttigieg is committed to working with members from both sides to improve rail and transit highways, and more, in rural communities, urban centers and everywhere in between.” “We all know the nominee as Mayor Pete, a man who basically came on to the national stage as a Midwest mayor who had lots of enthusiasm for making investments in America’s future. So today we’re considering his nomination to be secretary of transportation at a time when we need a lot of work done on transportation. And in my opinion, he’s a young, energetic mayor, who is going to help us usher in a new era of transportation.” “Mr. McConnell. Mr McConnell, ‘aye.’ Mr. Romney, ‘aye.’” “Is there anyone in the chamber who would like to vote or change his or her vote? If not, the yeas are 86, the nays are 13. The nomination is confirmed.”
