Part of being innovative in government is sometimes not trying to plot out the last chapter of the book, but to be open and see what comes back.

Not every innovation in transportation is going to come from government or even a large enterprise. There are smart people out there with tools and skills to come up with great ideas.

Everywhere I go, I see incredible examples of communities that have a vision for transportation and how it will impact the quality of life, mobility, economics and opportunity.

Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.

No one respects the First Amendment more than I do. People have a right to express their concerns and their hopes and dreams to their government.

If we want know the meaning of existence, we must open a book: over there, in the darkest chapter, there’s a sentence written especially for us.