I think the answers to the ranking member's questions, the answers to those whys, is that they really should not proceed until all of those conditions are met. In truth, we do need to have that kind of research done. But it ought to be done in a case where it is clearly cofunded by industry as well as by the government, and in a situation where it is peer reviewed and where there can be a broad participation in that research.
Discussing the need for cofunded and peer-reviewed research.
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You have hit the gavel. I would like to ask unanimous consent to call for a recorded vote on that. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts was on his feet. The request is timely and does not require unanimous consent. Pursuant…
I will then move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.
I think I'm doing the correct thing there. And I'll yield, again, for the continuation of what the gentleman from California is saying.
How does that guarantee that California's gas tax moneys will not be used for high-speed rail?
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