that is a very, very good one.

One of the reasons that I am driving so hard for a 5-year, what are we going to do next year and the year after that and the next 3 years beyond is--I will give you an example.

We have been working on trying to energize the American shipbuilding industry using the export of natural gas and petroleum products.

the only confidence I have is the U.S. dollar is an outstanding good currency, but cryptocurrencies, if they succeed, will have unique appeal to only two groups: narco-terrorists; and tax evaders.

All States that want to step into the 21st century with high-speed rail are going to need more Federal support to do it.

If you want to call affordability 'rate regulation,' well, tell your constituents that.

I completely agree, and that is why I introduced the Digital Equity Act, which would create two Federal programs to address gaps in broadband adoption and digital literacy and skills.

My congressional district includes cities and communities that have been economically depressed.

I just--it is a kind of a little bit of political double talk.

The problem that we have in the country is the following: Yes, we have the private sector, terrific, they all have a business plan.

I don't find that to be a compelling argument at all.

That's why I've introduced the Digital Equity Act. I'm pleased that the bill was included in the LIFT Act and I hope that we will move quickly to pass the critical bill.

I think the digital divide is a national embarrassment, and we have to solve it.

The digital divide is a national embarrassment and we have to solve it.

We've really starved investment in passenger rail capacity while lavishing generous Federal matches on highway funding.

I want to really commend Chair Payne for choosing to focus on this important issue.

We need universal health care. We need Medicare for all. We need equal resources.

This hearing is long overdue and I am really grateful to all of you for helping educate us on this and spur us to action.