Anthony Foxx Professions : United States Secretary of Transportation Born : April 30, 1971 Browse All Authors Top 35 quotes by Anthony Foxx I was born to a single mom and raised by her and my grandparents. Anthony Foxx grandparent born mom I aspire to be useful. Anthony Foxx aspire I think public service is a calling and you do it as long as the things that brought you into the office can continue getting you up in the morning and as long as there's still work to get done. Anthony Foxx morning long thinking When you look at how American national freight systems are connected, it's a bit of a patchwork. When you look at how even road systems and rail systems work across state lines, it's a bit of a patchwork. Anthony Foxx lines states looks We are on a long path. We didn't get to this level of congestion in our cities overnight. Anthony Foxx environment You know it's usually significant when the President made this announcement of re-establishing diplomatic relations more than a year ago, it really means a great deal to the people of both countries. Leaving aside the political differences, there's so many cultural connections between the two countries, in some cases family connections, the ability to have educational exchanges and things that happen as a result of resumption of this service, is really, really significant. Anthony Foxx politics You need a little bit more. Anthony Foxx top-news This is not a streetcar to nowhere, it is the beginning of a resurgence. Anthony Foxx us-news We're not done yet, and we are going to ensure that we are moving as quickly as possible, and as safely as possible. Anthony Foxx top-news What we cannot tolerate and will not tolerate is an automaker failing to report to us any recall issues. Anthony Foxx politics Call it predictive safety management. Anthony Foxx company-news plans to address the rising number of motor vehicle safety recalls. Anthony Foxx politics The reality about transportation is that it's future-oriented. If we're planning for what we have, we're behind the curve. Anthony Foxx behind about planning reality Whether you live in a city or a small town, and whether you drive a car, take the bus or ride a train, at some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Anthony Foxx ride day you car Everywhere I go, I see incredible examples of communities that have a vision for transportation and how it will impact the quality of life, mobility, economics and opportunity. Anthony Foxx quality vision opportunity life We know no one is perfect, but what we cannot tolerate, what we will never accept, is a person or company that knows dangers exists and says nothing - literally, silence can kill. Anthony Foxx nothing never silence perfect The key word for transportation in the 21st is 'choice.' Anthony Foxx word key choice transportation The rapid increase in the production and transportation of crude oil requires additional vigilance for the continued safe movement of this commodity. Anthony Foxx transportation oil movement safe No one respects the First Amendment more than I do. People have a right to express their concerns and their hopes and dreams to their government. Anthony Foxx more dreams government people Find a place where you add value to a community. Anthony Foxx value place you community
