Political Quotes

Thank you, Chair Norton. I am happy to see so many of our witnesses are attending this important hearing in-person today.

My concern is--and I would like to know from you--where is that data that can be used by our local DOT in the State of Illinois, or elsewhere in the country, or local governments, where is that sourced from?

And my main concern in bringing this up here today is really to be able, again, to collaborate with the STB if we see that the shortage actually happens.

I am hopeful that the Majority will take this opportunity to work together to build a bipartisan solution instead of proceeding with a knee-jerk reaction that sends a one-party bill immediately to the Floor.