Richard Blumenthal actually said...

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 cost...

I want to focus in the short time I have remaining on the need for greater oversight on the Hartford Line.

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...