Norman Mineta Quotes


When we subtract those one-time fiscal year 2001 projects, then our $59.5 billion dollar budget for the Department of Transportation is up some 6 percent. - Norman Mineta



What we will be doing is having stern conditions that screening companies are going to have to meet. We will do the background investigation... What I want to do is certify the companies, certify the individuals who work for those companies and if the companies aren't doing the work, decertify the companies. - Norman Mineta



What we really want to be able to do now, is to have government and the aviation industry working together right now to find that strategic solution, knowing that there is gridlock and the potential of increased accidents if we don't do something to address the problem today. - Norman Mineta



We're not going to lose sight of safety. - Norman Mineta



We are placing the project on a fast track. - Norman Mineta



We are gathered for what is officially a groundbreaking, but the truth is that this hallowed ground has already been broken -- viciously and cruelly... So today instead of a groundbreaking, we begin the process of filling the gaping wound left by the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, at this site and two others. - Norman Mineta