I am proposing to say, first of all, instead of bringing 30-, 40-unit coal trains a day through downtown Rochester and other places, it would have a devastating affect on the quality of life and the economy.

I can certainly say one thing. Somebody used it earlier. I certainly will fight with all of my might with every way I know how to make sure that this farm bill on the Senate side is as strong a piece of legislation as it can be.

Thank you for all your years of dedicated leadership.

I have introduced legislation in the Senate for biodiesel incentives.

We have to have opportunity for farmers of all sizes, all philosophies, all styles, to be able to compete and exist in the future.

I am humbled by the fact that for 60 years, people smarter than I am, more experienced than I am from both the political parties and all political persuasions, have tried to get these programs right with good intentions.

We can do it. We are just going to have to fight like hell for it.

We are going to need a lot of you all. Before it is all over, I am hoping that around the country there are going to be a lot of huge gatherings in a lot of States putting pressure on all reps, all Senators, Democrats, Republicans, and…

Is that an example of the kind of thing that could be looked at in terms of prices that are not quoted on clearly and predictably to be used rail service lines?

We are, right.

If that continues, we are going to have more regulation.

If you do not have competition, you have to have regulation, which is my main point.

That certainly changes the burden of proof, though, does it not?

What in the new rules guarantee that we are going to have the same result in a future merger, though?

We want to stay in touch with the Board on this decision and work with you on future things.

But you may have one in mind.

pass legislation such as S. 1103 that would promote the long-term health of the nation's railroads by allowing free-market forces to operate in a truly competitive manner.

Merci, Monsieur Tellier. It is nice to hear someone who does not have an accent testify.