“I'm not going to have AI control your airplane. There are tools that they can use and tools that'll make their lives way easier and way safer.
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Secretary of Transportation • Wisconsin
Secretary of Transportation since January 2025. Former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.
Statements (8)
“I am writing to express the profound concern of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the strategic trajectory of Ford Motor Company. … The Company's recent strategic decisions paint a troubling picture of a foundational American brand actively intertwining its future with Chinese state-backed enterprises.
“When a company intentionally chooses to deepen operational dependencies on strategic competitors, it fails to act as the reliable partner the American public and this DOT require.
“Iconic American companies, like Ford, are also expected to out-innovate competitors. To that end, they need to chart clear paths to technological self-reliance.
“We've issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway.
“When you look at diesel, you have to look at Russia and Ukraine. Russia was a major exporter, the second-biggest exporter in the world, on diesel. It's only President Trump who's trying to drive these prices down.
“I think this is better. The view of the Capitol behind us. By the way, this is the first time they’re going to sell beer on the Mall of the capital, food, festive car race. So I think this venue is probably better than the original thought anyway.
“It’s foolish. It’s a country that doesn’t have a military. I think you’re gonna see Mark Carney come to the table very, very quickly because it’s gonna be devastating for his country.