We need those public-private partnerships.

Responsible governing involves choices, and while this administration in its budget wants to fund everything, we really need to, again, focus like a laser on those things that are smart investments.

My concern with the Northeast Corridor is we cannot afford to wait until something breaks or there is a safety issue before we fix it.

I do think that we will see high-speed rail in my lifetime. The question is what is it going to look like.

We need to make sure we focus on what makes sense and prioritize that investment in the infrastructure.

So just to be clear, from Madera to Bakersfield would be that initial segment, which is going to be dedicated track for Amtrak specific, which would at least be able to get higher speeds from Madera to Bakersfield at a $6 billion cost.

The $9.95 billion was approved by California voters. And there is a $38 billion shortfall.

I have talked to the French. They are investing in rail all over the world...

The private sector will be retained for design build contracts.

Actually let me start with that same line. I have got a few questions that are similar, but short answers.

I think Mr. Thompson is right.

We would ask you to work with us. That is obviously a huge goal of this committee is to get the passenger reauthorization bill done this fall.