Jim Costa actually said...

"Let me just say that we in the Congress have dedicated $8 billion, period, for high-speed rail."

"We have got to find a way to compete and be a leader in transporting people, goods, and services."

"we cannot build wider roads through our places."

"So let's be clear about that. If the goal is we shouldn't open up any of these areas period, for a host of reasons that they believe are valid, I understand that."