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03.29.2017 - U.S. DOT 50th Anniversary Open House

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoU.S. Department of Transportation 50th Anniversary Open HouseMarch 29, 2017

Thank you, Ylan [Mui] for serving as Master of Ceremonies today.

Let me begin by acknowledging the very special guests on our...

03.23.2017 - U.S. DOT Women's History Month Celebration

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoUS DOT Women’s History Month CelebrationWashington, D.C.March 23, 2017

Thank you, Judy [Kaleta, Deputy General Counsel] for that introduction and for your many years of service to the U.S. Department of...

03.22.17 - Peggy Gilligan Distinguished Service Award Event

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoPeggy Gilligan Distinguished Service Award EventWashington, D.C.March 22, 2017

Thank you.  

This is one of the best parts of the job as Secretary of Transportation!

I am so pleased to present...