John Mica: “I am pleased to welcome everyone to this hearing and this opportunity to review the progress of high-speed rail.”

It's destructive and not welcome.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. 1__. ADJUSTMENT TO COST BENEFIT RATIO. For any navigation…

This isn't very glamorous. But just look at the progress we've made.

We have pilots that are flying planes. We don't know who they are.