Chris Coons actually said...

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your leadership on these very important issues."

"I support high-speed rail because I believe it is good for America."

"I think all of us agree that we are in a debt and deficit crisis and one that I would welcome your elucidating a little bit further just what the consequences would be for, as you put it, Senator, the..."

"If America is not to fall behind, if we are going to be competitive, we are going to have to have high-speed rail."