 We will always warn these individuals who gave their lives to strengthen our transportation system. I also want to thank all of the emergency responders who acted quickly to save lives. Immediately following this catastrophic event, the Federal Highway Administration mobilized internally across multiple offices and externally with local, state, and federal partners to support the response. Under Secretary Buttigieg's leadership, FHWA coordinated with other operating administrations and offices within U.S. DOT, the Maryland DOT,