Enjoying a discussion on ESG with @onevisionary at the P3C conference in Dallas Thanks @TheP3Conference and @AIAI_Infra for pulling together such a timely topic.
Einstein said “I know not with what weapons WWIII will be fought, but WWIV will be fought with sticks and stones. He must have known that weak and insecure leaders would one day control the world’s nuclear arsenals. I wonder if he had 2022 in mind when he said it.
Had a great time talking infrastructure policy in Washington this week with @onevisionary and so many others. Thanks @aashtospeaks for another great event.
My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine today. We all knew this day was approaching, but it’s arrival is still a shock. A favorite quote - “All war is a symptom of man’s failure as a thinking animal.” - John Steinbeck
Loved having my 10 year old ask about the America Competes Act today. So proud of him for taking an interest in our government. We sat down afterwards to contact my good friend @SenThomTillis re the bill. Watch out world - a thoughtful and engaged citizen was born tonight.
I watched Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech again today. What a dream indeed - that “We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal.” What wisdom / what a reminder of that wisdom. Thank you MLK.
My heart is breaking today over the humanitarian and diplomatic crisis taking place in Afghanistan. I’ve watched this evolve for weeks - I don’t know what solution our leaders were going for but this surely isn’t it. This is not a proud day for America - I am devastated.
I’ve decided that one of the most heart-warming things you can do is check in on your kids just before going to bed yourself. There’s a peace in that space that doesn’t exist elsewhere.
Met with the legend @KidRock in Nashville this week alongside some of the country’s best governors. Had a great time discussing America and recalling when he played the national convention in NYC years ago #bestconcertever
Been tracking liquidity in the market with some concern for a while now. While I don’t agree with everything in this article, it does provide a great overview. If you’re concerned about the weakening dollar and America’s position globally check it out.
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Was honored to join my good friend @RodneySlaterTr for a discussion on the future of infrastructure and P3 last week. Breaking down the roles the US Govt plays (Champion, Facilitator and Owner) was a lot of fun. Thank you for invitation @P3gov.
Was an honor to give the keynote address at the World Bank’s MENA Infrastructure Strategy Retreat today. We discussed the transformational power of data and how it’s driving tech disruption in infrastructure and transportation around the globe.
Thank you @P3Airport for inviting me to close your 2020 summit last week. Enjoyed wrapping things up with @AIAI_Infra where we discussed how airports can move forward towards recovery. youtube.com/watch?v=-1s1oR5h…
Thank you @P3Airport for the invitation to do a fireside chat with Phil Brown @MCO this week. We had a great discussion about the impact of COVID on airports and where the industry goes from here. m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…
Thanks @RGA for including @HNTB in a great policy discussion. Was honored to join Governors Ricketts, Holcomb and Baker to talk about government and the private sector working together to solve our toughest challenges during this trying time. Innovation and opportunity abound.
9/11 is a hard day. I can’t understand the darkness some have inside themselves. America is a beacon of light in this world - we aren’t perfect, but we are the best humanity has produced so far in this journey. Proud to have served America and President Bush. #NeverForget911
Social distancing off the beaten path in the Arapaho National Forest. Thanks @SecBernhardt and @DepSecMac for keeping our public lands open for exploration and enjoyment. Your team @interior is doing an amazing job. Beauty abounds all across our country - #getoutthere
Enjoying an extraordinarily slow day dove hunting with my dad. I can’t imagine a better way to spend the day - so grateful for this time with him. That said it’s a good thing we’re not relying on a dove dinner tonight. #fatherslove