Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Rail safety in the United States is sorely lacking. And there will continue to be catastrophes, often with fatal results and tremendous costs, if the nation fails to do better."

"Thank you for the breath of fresh air that you have already brought to the FRA. Your diligence and determination have made a significant difference already in the enforcement and the vigilance and vig..."

"There really is an opportunity and obligation for more collaboration and cooperation here."

"I strongly support the railroad-by-railroad, year-by-year, vigilant oversight approach, which I believe was embodied in the GROW AMERICA Act."