Ray LaHood: “So transparency and making sure that every dollar is spent correctly are the watchwords.”

The reason that California wants high-speed rail is because the Governor wanted it. A Republican Governor, Governor Schwarzenegger, started that program.

The highest segment of unemployment in America today is in the building trades, people who build roads and bridges.

I do think that there can be new rules and regulations. And I think while we were at DOT, we promulgated some very strong rules and regulations regarding rail safety.

I think that was a very, very good decision.