Michael Capuano actually said...
It is--the irony is not lost on me, and I'm sure most others, that we're here on 9/11 discussing proposals that would, unfortunately, dismantle Amtrak on the very day when, 11 years ago, Amtrak workers, among other transportation workers, helped with emergency transportation operations to deal with the wake of the terrorist attacks.
Context
Capuano highlights the irony of discussing Amtrak's dismantling on the anniversary of 9/11.
09/10/2012