John Mica actually said...

"It is an astounding number. And again, we have no means of bringing these agencies under control."

"When are we prepared to open up the Amtrak monopoly on passenger rail service and let the private sector compete?"

"I think some of these routes do need to be opened, if the administration was willing or Congress was willing, to give some private opportunity for private-sector competition."

"That is not true. Again, I beg to differ with you, and I can cite you examples."