Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I hope the promise again is not just to be briefed, but also to take action."

"Would you plan to make sure that that deadline is fulfilled and that, in fact, Positive Train Control, which is a life-saving technology, is implemented by 2018?"

"I know there's a tendency sometimes to be dismissive about these kinds of recommendations. I hope that you will make them a priority."

"We see this issue particularly in Connecticut on our roads and bridges, but also the safety and reliability and speed of our rail system."