Sean Duffy, right, greets senators at his confirmation hearing. (Fox News Digital/Charlie Creitz)
"We want the best and the brightest air traffic controllers. We must modernize our systems with cutting edge technologies. I'll work with Congress and the FAA to restore global confidence in Boeing, and to ensure that our skies are safe," he said.
He also pledged to address rebuilding Interstate 40 that runs from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Barstow, California. Parts of the interstate are still washed out across the Great Smoky Mountains following Hurricane Helene in September.
‘ULTRA-RIGHT:’ TRUMP BUDGET CHIEF PICK RUSSELL VOUGHT FACES FIRE FROM DEM SENATORS
Sean Duffy at his confirmation hearing for secretary of Transportation. (Fox News Digital/Charlie Creitz)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Duffy represented Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district for five terms before joining Fox News, where he co-hosted "The Bottom Line" with Dagen McDowell on FOX Business.
Fox News’ Charles Creitz contributed to this report.
Diana Stancy is a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-confirms-trump-pick-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary