Kaine Statement On Vote To Confirm Elaine Chao As Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on his vote to confirm Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation:

“I voted to confirm Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation. She is a mainstream pick with experience in transportation policy. I look forward to working with her to address transportation infrastructure needs in Virginia—particularly those related to the Metro system, Memorial Bridge, traffic congestion, and sea level rise.”

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