It is just an incredible story of vision and just the type of determination to get the job done.
John Mica
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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.
I have always advocated maintaining the benefits, the salary, the wages, the retirement for Amtrak employees in whatever structure we adopt, making certain that is protected.
At that juncture I won't be around to see that, given my DNA and longevity as far as male members of my family are concerned.
But we want to do that, rather than in 30 years, 30 years to my calculation brings us in their chart, which we will put in the record without objection, shows us not getting to really high-speed operations until 2030 to 2040.
If we have got a multibillion-dollar project in California, it is not going to be a dog, we are going to, we want success.
Let's--what I am trying to lean towards is it appears that there is a commitment, well there is a commitment...
Good morning. I would like to call this hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to order.
the United States is falling further behind and must lead the pack instead of be behind the pack.
If we continue to disrupt our ag industry, we will continue to lose our number one industry.
Ms. Hahn when you see the mayor of Los Angeles, tell him what we need now is light rail to the airport and that is my continuing message to the city of Los Angeles.
We are not going to stop, we are not going to be dissuaded by our detractors.





