Buttigieg on Baltimore bridge collapse and plans to rebuild

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the path to rebuild after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore will be "long and difficult." Buttigieg took questions on federal efforts in Maryland during Wednesday's White House press briefing.

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[mike-uyt]

The people on the ship did a great thing by contacting officials and the bridge was blocked from traffic. This could have been much worse.

[CM-itop]

What a great respectful press conference with admin and press

[suzanne]

When the mayday went out, it only took 24 seconds to shut down the bridge to all traffic.

[keikonemeth]

My prayers go to the grieving families. I am heartened that a functioning government is at work from the moment the disaster struck.

[therealdarrenlwilliams]

A myriad of absurd questions by reporters. Will the bridge be rebuilt in a few weeks or a few months? Really? A journalist uttered that question? It's a span that goes across a very wide stretch of river that is 50-some feet deep. It will take several years at best.

[conceptanwadike]

And for the families of workers that are yet to be recovered, I remeber you in my prayers. May you find the strength and courage to endure whatever the future unfolds.

[FormerATCS]

Secretary Buttigieg’s comments were brilliant during this press conference addressing immediate concerns but also tempering anticipated questions. Amazing

[donedwards]

Wow! a competent and quickly reactive politician.

[markstevens]

Amazing briefing! Wide ranging, concise, transparent and brimming with purpose. Lots to do.

[Knucklehead]

No words. Those workers - how terrifying. Praying to God to ease their souls' journeys and their families suffering tragic loss.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg is so capable - so glad he is on the case here.

[papasitoz]

To the families of the missing individuals just know that you are not alone.

[ThePwig]

It's nice having competent people in government who know what they're doing or finding the people who know what they're doing

[elainelear]

Glad to have a government that responds quickly and properly.

[danpease]

No part of the old bridge will be reused.
It will be a completely new bridge, hopefully of a modern design.

[robdredboanes]

HE DID NOT SAY THAT THE BRIDGE WASN'T DESIGNED TO SURVIVE SUCH AN IMPACT....
HE SAID THAT THE SIZE OF SHIP HAS CHANGED SINCE IT'S CONSTRUCTION.

[adammay]

Let the cargo ship's insurance pay for it! We The People should NOT have to pay for this!!

[Voucher]

My prayers are out with the road workers in this tragedy, Being at night must've been an eeerie feeling

[yoshiclubcaptainfeerick]

For those here who are slamming Sec. Buttigieg, I ask you if he were a republican doing this, would you be saying the same things?

[Dovietail]

Pete! We have faith in you to do your best for the people of Baltimore.

[Josh-lqbx]

Our prayers are with the families of those 6 people.