Richard Blumenthal actually said...

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

"I will be quick, Mr. Chairman. My main reason for speaking is to say how fervently I support passenger rail in South Dakota."

"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."

"I will oppose that kind of extension if it is incorporated in any sort of continuing resolution or a short-term fix. I believe that approach is simply an invitation to disaster."