Jim Costa actually said...

"Despite the successes of these projects and others in the West, they have been under constant assault from those with extreme agendas."

"Water users are justifiably concerned about this Administration's efforts to elevate non-structural and environmental elements over economic and safety benefits."

"What is the shelf life of a study?"

"Why are we all paying to build high-speed rail if only the wealthy can afford a ticket? My constituents need more mass rail transit, safer, faster, and cheaper commute."