Eric Crawford actually said...

"We must work to ensure that Amtrak services return in a way that offers the most benefit to riders and makes responsible use of the taxpayer resources required to keep it running."

"We must also balance the interests of busy urban areas like Chicago with the needs of our rural areas."

"We must ensure that our Nation's passenger rail system runs efficiently and on time and uses federal funds in a way that is transparent and best serves the needs of passengers."

"Finally, efficient and effective use of federal funds is a top priority."