VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-23
“one of our best transportation secretaries.”
Mattie Thomas · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Thomas said in Florence she did not know about Buttigieg's time as mayor but now sees him as one of the best transportation secretaries.
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