"But for a valid analysis, there should be a review of the benefits compared to the costs."
"This bill would create USDA-funded, state-operated revolving funds that will issue low-interest loans for the operation of grocery stores in food deserts."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That's a tough performance to follow. Mr. Secretary, it is a pleasure to welcome you back, sir, to T&I."
"give us some assurance that equity will bend in our direction."
"I understand, sir, there are some discretionary funds available to help fill those gaps."
"The Coast Guard has long recognized the significance of the Jones Act in ensuring our national security in several different ways."
"I am a big supporter of Amtrak's national network, especially the Cardinal line, which connects Northeastern cities like New York to Midwestern cities like Indianapolis and Chicago."
"These important connections, I think they need to be restored to daily service and made more consistent and reliably on schedule."
"I think if we are going to improve our supply chain in rail service, we have to expand opportunities for talented workers and experienced rail maintenance personnel to build up the quality of service ..."
"Collaboration--and the means to foster it--is of paramount importance."
"We appreciate the leadership of this Committee to move the bill which overwhelmingly passed the House last September by a vote of 369-56."
"This bill calls for the establishment of a federally chartered 501(c)3 not-for-profit national aviation center."