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United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Address

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoUnited States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement AddressKings Point, New YorkJune 17, 2017

Thank you, Superintendent Helis.

Midshipmen, faculty, families, friends, alumni and guests.

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CEI “Through the Looking Glass” Dinner

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoCEI “Through the Looking Glass” DinnerWashington, D.C.Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Thank you, Kim [Strassel, WSJ], for that introduction.  We are great fans of yours.  Thanks for championing...

ACLI Dinner

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoACLI DinnerJune 15, 2017

Thank you, Governor Kempthorne, for that introduction.

An invitation from the Governor is hard to turn down!

Today I’d like to share some thoughts about...

East Room of the White House 

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoEast Room of the White House Monday, June 5, 2017

Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership!

This is an historic day for aviation in the United States.  The bold reforms you outlined today...

M/V Liberty Naming Ceremony Charleston, SC

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoM/V Liberty Naming CeremonyCharleston, SCJune 2, 2017

Thank you, Eric [Ebeling, President and CEO, American Roll On/Roll Off Carrier Group], for that gracious introduction.  I am delighted to...

Drone Focus Conference

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoDrone Focus ConferenceFargo, North DakotaWednesday, May 31, 2017

Thank you, Sen. Hoeven, for that gracious introduction, and for inviting me to the second annual Drone Focus conference—an invitation I was...