Michael Capuano actually said...

I think the long-distance network provides valuable services, but that is an argument that you can have on a philosophical basis.

I think high-speed rail is an embarrassment, for those of us who travel internationally, to see how far behind we are on high-speed rail.

No one is going to vote for me by spending a lot of money on passenger rail.

I don't think you need to translate for me for that.