Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Thanks very much Madam Chairwoman. Thank you for having this hearing."

"So, far from driving down wages or working conditions, you would agree, would you not, that it will actually enhance opportunities for average Americans and ordinary working people?"

"I believe our country needs to fundamentally rethink how it funds transportation projects of national significance."

"We believe it is time for Congress to enact a new legislative paradigm that will restructure intercity passenger service."