Jim Costa actually said...

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the world."

"you need an integrated, multimodal approach that uses our road systems, our air systems, and our rail system."

"With thousands of jobs for California and the valley on the line, let's use today's hearing as an opportunity to exchange ideas on how we can best invest in California's infrastructure."

"I am hopeful today that we can focus on those legitimate challenges facing California high-speed rail, and that we can work together to deal with the challenges in this project and make it work."