Richard Blumenthal actually said...

The passion and urgency of this issue has to be understood by our Nation.

Rail safety in the United States is sorely lacking. And there will continue to be catastrophes, often with fatal results and tremendous cost...

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

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