John Mica: “We currently--no offense to Amtrak, but basically we run what I term as Soviet-style passenger train system.”

Two, we don't know the condition of the properties we have.

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 is a simple amendment. It does make an adjustment to the benefit-cost ratio for any navigation project carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers with non-Federal funds. This gives the Secretary, after the completion of any portion of…

Again, if you don't have communication, I mean, when they couldn't communicate--and we held funds up a couple of times. I think I participated in that to get your attention.