I love the way he responds with grace and dignity. He doesn't need to call names or be a bully. I respect Pete Buttigieg and hope he considers running for the presidency.

"transportation should always connect...never divide" AMEN!!!

"transportation should always connect, never divide" This guy's such a smooth talker, he can take something as bland as infrastructure policy and make it poetry.

I am a lifelong Republican and I'd vote for Pete in a presidential race.

The US infrastructure deficiencies started with the Regan administration's tax reform. That tax reform bill greatly decreased the funds going to the states for their roads, bridges, dams, etc. It's a hot mess.

“Transportation should always connect, never divide.”

The problem is the government gives too much money to the military industrial complex and it has gotten to the point where the infrastructure is falling apart and it's taking a long time to fix bridges, roads, pipes, and power lines. It's gone on too long and now we are at the point where the construction is literally going on everyday.

Refreshing to hear from an educated man politician answering questions without name calling, providing difficult answer not lying.

I like him, trust him, too.

Paternity leave should be an industry standard.

I have never heard of Pete Buttigieg until I watched his first presidential townhall in 2019 - I have been a supporter of his ever since. #weallbelong

"As long as it benefits the people who live there, the politics are what they are". In the end it should be about the people.

As a 47 year wife of an Interstate Trucker and business owner, thank you Mr. Secretary for tackling the issue of dangerous bridges that cause us who have loved ones out there continually crossing dangerous bridges anxiety and fear that comes along with their career.

Let us not forget that the majority of Republicans in Congress and Senate voted against the Infrastrcture Bill

There are so many talented, young politicians in America with great ideas yet we seem to keep electing the same old men who simply want to maintain the status quo.

Our roads have been ignored for years. I pray we rebuild all of them in the next few years! This is where I want to spend “my” tax money!

We need to make safe anything we already have, before we add anything new....Please! The public needs confidence in our long standing infrastructure, roads, damns, airports, bridges. These are not things that can be compromised, but as Americans should be rights and relied upon.

There should be a website that people can see every vote in congress!

It's so odd and amazing to see and hear someone who is decent, intelligent, articulate and informed.

"The point is, transportation should always connect never divide." - Pete Buttigieg So true! We've got a real chance to make it better than previous generations. Pete understands this!

It was so exciting when he broke through in Iowa. Wish he had made it all the way...he had my vote!

Yeah, if we didn't spend so Damn much on military "infrastructure", we could take care of all the needs for safer transportation, I believe, probably the cost of just one fighter jets could help pave alot of roads.

He has my vote whenever he runs for real. He's knowledgeable, dedicated, and has a great deal of true compassion and empathy. We need competent, principled heads of state again. We've been without it for so long.

Dude, I've had a bridge collapse right in front of me on I-40 exit 7 in Tennessee. It was terrifying. Most terrified I've ever been behind the wheel. All of us slammed on the brakes and prayed we didn't hit each other. No deaths, and we were ok but I couldn't drive the rest of the way home. I was shaking so bad, my husband took over once they opened a detour up

Love his "transportation should always connect, never divide" comment!

He should have been our president. He was and still is the most dignified and qualified person that I’ve seen in over 50 years. I hope he runs again.

9:20 Things like this mean so much. I'll be so happy when we get past all these firsts but it is still worth celebrating the progress.

"Get things done!" "Unite not divide" Keep up the good work, hope to see him one day as our president!!

Didn't know that Mayor/Secretary Pete was a Rhodes scholar & Navy member - supported him bc I liked what he had to say & still do!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🖖

The man is brilliant. I supported Mayor Pete early on in the primary process...Can't wait to say President Pete one day.

I will wait for Pete for President. He is amazing !

Anderson and Pete in one interview!! …… my favorite power gays

How cute. Two family men both with little babies.

8:05 Why does it not surprise me that Republicans voted against it. Something that was badly needed. They also voted against supporting veterans with health issues. All they vote for is restrictions. Getting real tired of it.

I liked this interview and like Pete Butigeg(?) He would be a good president later on

As a Pittsburgh native, I can tell you that many of our hundreds of bridges are being held together with duct tape and chicken wire

Civil engineering sounds like a good major to be in right now?

I never thought I would get to see two openly gay men in positions of power like this.

I love listening to this guy speak!

This is so needed. We depend on all these institutions for everything. Finally, we’re moving in a good direction. I was surprised, but not shocked, that some opponents took credit for the bill’s passage. Politics is really a trash game.

Oh Pete, you’re a rare one. Love you’re honestly♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

imagine what Pete Buttigieg would do as president in 2024

I've Been Team Buttigieg Since 2020. ...Proud To State ...I Still Am!

He was my choice to be a President of the USA, if he will run again, I will vote for him. He is a visionary and an intellectual guy.

Pete Buttigieg is the best communicator in modern politics. Exceptionally rare in the current atmosphere of manufactured cable news hyper-partisanship bickering. Pete's thoughtful and respectful clear-speech style instantly cools down any manic and overheated back and forth. It is remarkable to watch : Pete, like a benevolent cobra, hypnotizes its prey, which is immediately forced to slow down following his lead. He never talks over them and try as they might to goad him back into a fight, Pete masterfully steers the discourse with measured tones bolstered with simple facts, respectful engagement and charm. Uncanny.

Pete Buttigieg being interviewed by Anderson Cooper Is pure gold. Love the clip and I hope to see more of this and many more like this soon

This guy is seriously impressive

AN ACTUAL STABLE GENIUS.

Love you Pete!

There’s so much to unpack right there at 9:57. It requires very special talent to make a comment that’s both homophobic and sexist at the same time but hey, it’s Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson; you can’t expect less. He’s actually the perfect example of why parents should have time to take care of their kids because when parenting is neglected, kids eventually become adults like Tucker.

I want good public transport here in the USA :)

Two words, smart, very smart . We need more people in leadership like Pete.

Pennsylvania has been pushing off bridges for decades....just last year they finally started resurfacing 95 ..... MD and DE has upgraded their interstate system over the last years.....PA has been lazy in maintenance and upgrades....where did the money go?

Thank god “infrastructure week” finally came.

This guy is a Rock solid debater, consistent with his direction, clear & thoughtful in his responses much like Obama & he served his countries military & has political experience with savy. He's has all the criteria you could want for a Presidential Candidate. I think we'd be in good hands with him after Bidens 2nd term.

Love this man and everything he stands for!

Fix the Broken stuff first!

I hope Pete succeeds. I like the guy. I want him to really succeed.

Me too I like the exposure he is getting

Last time was Eisenhower Administration... that’s over 60 years ago. We need to take care of our “Home”. Pete B is doing a great job. Sexual orientation has no baring on the skills of the individual. Thanks for this interview.

Part of what separates The United States of America from other countries is our incredible infrastructure system. Roads, bridges, sewer systems, water treatment plants, electric grid and connectivity in general. To let this go will diminish this country more than it already is.

After the wreckage caused by Trump and the GOP, guys like Pete give me a glimmer of hope in our country.

I think he should run for office again in 2024!!!

Hope it gets done because the country & the safety of its people needs it * That he is leading the way is awesome 👌 and truly wish he becomes President one day 🙏 🇺🇸

He is right , but i am sure the Republicans would prefer more private infrastructure as in toll ways .

He is amazing .

Ohio wants to know where is Pete now?

What is *NOT* to like about someone who cares about our country *AND* his family. Many of our countrymen need to look at our country overall - not greediness for their own self interest. There is a lot to be done. I feel a bit more positive with Secretary Buttigieg handling this.

We're really lucky to have this guy working for America

How much goes towards roads and bridges and how much is going towards administrative costs?

This man has really gotten my attention lately. He seems to be the only politician that really knows his stuff. He is smart, articulate,attentive, and he commands a real knowledge of his peers and their dreams and goals in life. I believe Mayor Pete Will one day lead this great nation with honor and dignity. He will be one of the reasons that we as a nation will rise above the hate and division in which we all live right now.

Think also about ALL THE JOBS!!!! Wonderful!!!

President Pete! 🌈

4:40 is when you started getting sus gieg. why did they skip over that part? why do the states get free reign over where infrastructure money is sent? why did they take that out?

I like him. Smart, friendly and motivated.

We can never stop being amazed by the GOP who fought so hard to frustrate funding for aging public infrastructure.

Go Pete! If you want a laugh, turn on closed captioning and see how they type Buttigieg! They differ somewhat but the best one is Buddha Judge.

Pete and Anderson together...I need a cold shower

He was my first pick. My grandmother who voted for Trump in 2016 voted for him in 2020. I know other former Trump supporters that did the same. My grandmother says he has a JFK quality.

We need Pete. I wish he would be our President.

listening to him talking is so calming

It takes 7 years to pull a grade up? We better start doing our homework.

1:51 this bridge in DC is near Union Station.

He is an intelligent caring guy!

Such a kind hearted man! I would trust this man any day over a hypocrite right winger who loves to spout how religious they are! This man shows more Christian qualities than many of those people!

Mr. Anderson my family and I live in Charlotte nc and my parents my older sister and I have disabilities. My doctors have told me that are not allowed to do labor jobs like construction or airport anymore. I’ve done stuff like that my entire life since I was young I have a right to my parents health insurance because I have a disability I didn’t get the full package from the previous airport job nor did I like it. I don’t like in person jobs anymore because I’ve never found the right job setting that I was like. Yes I love this job I’ll do it. also, my parents are in charge of my money and my taxes because they are my rep payee and I am not doing contract work anymore just because it really sucks for me. I cannot just show up whenever I can’t show up on a holiday because I don’t drive and public transportation alone is super expensive.

Someone took the insert key off my keyboard

Once again Pete shows that he is the best leader in Washington. He will be our president: coming soon.

He will be a great President of the United States in the furture. In the 2030s. He's taken his duties at the Department of Trsnsportation and is leading in a way that should make America very proud.

Pete Buttigieg is doing excellent. Old bridges, buildings must be checked by professionals, then fix it first. Sure new school, high way, bus connections, electric charging networks are important. Pete Buttigieg does so well. Excellent 🤩🇺🇲

Worse and most incompetent. Just cause he’s gay doesn’t mean he should get a pass on Palestine Ohio

Not enough immigrants to fill the labour shortage. Hard work few Americans are willing to do. Contractors are looking for cheap workers.

God, I love Pete buttegieg , may we all be so honest and so clear

"I will be running a train on East Palestine in about a year...."

Pete taking the high road!

Yeaaahhh and Yeaaahhh and thank you for coverage.. all of this just makes sense..🙏🙏

He would be one of the greatest Presidents we've ever had if he decided to run. I am praying that he does in the next cycle.

Cut taxes, bridges fail who knew

Pro progress. Pro Pete. Glad we have him.

I am all for building smart but what does that mean? Does it mean roundabouts and proper lane integration for freer flowing traffic, instead of the stop and go traffic there is now? I live in New York and there are a lot of lights and stop signs. The highways have short to none existent ramps. Granted they were designed for a different time period. The biggest question I have though is where are the new roads and bridges going to be built? Bridges are easier to think about because the equipment and construction can be applied on the water and then connected to existing roadways. Overpasses for trains and vehicles is a different story and I struggle to rap my head around what construction would look like. Same goes for new roads because the city is famous for being known as congested on its population density. I have heard of a underground roadway to connect Long Island with the city to ease congestion from 495 (Long Island Expressway). The b1m also has a few videos on construction projects and ideas for anyone who is interested in engineering. Electric cars are definitely interesting because of idling issues from ICE engines and most electric cars have the added bonus of regenerative braking, which reduces dust particles in the air, since conventional brake pads aren’t applied as often. It is good for cyclists and animals since it reduces direct air born particles. There might be a possibility for skywatchers if it works well enough. Light pollution and sound/noise pollution is another concern that I have. I have no doubts that Pete will try to address these things but I wish he or an engineer would explain a plan for the future so I can get an idea of what to expect.