Richard Blumenthal

We should be doing more to assist Ukraine.

I am honored and proud to follow the majority leader, and I thank him for his remarks. I will make my remarks in support of my request for unanimous consent. If there is an objection, in deference to the Senator from Oklahoma, I will…

And to all of you, I look forward to working with you as we continue this very important work.

My understanding is that this project would allow for eventual doubling of passenger trains into Manhattan.

I have proposed a rail trust fund.

It is vital to economic growth and job creation.

I hope in the next Congress we can find together the ways and means to fix that.

I have to tell you your remarks about the high and growing ridership in the Northeast Corridor is certainly substantiated by my own experience.

The Amtrak family has certainly benefited from your leadership, but far more importantly our millions of riders have benefited.

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

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

Loss of rail service would cost the economy $100 million a day.

The need for capital investment is clear to everyone.

Passenger rail reauthorization is an opportunity to make a much needed investments in a critical segment of our transportation system.

I know she is very dedicated to improving our rail service.

Passenger rail service is a critical link between people, jobs, and opportunities.

Well, thank you, Senator Blunt, for your partnership and your leadership both here and in the great State of Missouri and throughout the Midwest.

The cost estimates range from $14 billion to $16 billion, which seems like a staggering amount until you consider what it costs to put men on the moon.

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?

We are a nation of immigrants and we are strong and great in part because we welcome immigrants.

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

I respect the President's Executive action and support it because of its effect, in part, on law enforcement.

I hope that you will indicate your support for this legislation.

Data collection is key. We think without the data, it is hard to make real reform.

Part of what we are experiencing across this country right now is a failure by many Americans... feel a total disconnect from the criminal justice system.