So, we should absolutely ignore the $446 million request for Amtrak.
We need money in the budget.
I suggest that's your problem, not ours.
I think there needs to be broader criteria, as well.
We look forward to your sharing with us.
Refusing to deal with them, or putting off the tough choices, is not a responsible way to go about it.
Are there--is there tie-in between pay, or--is there any performance bonus for those who meet it or penalties for those who don't?
I don't think the Department of Transportation is in the business of determining the state of the communities.
Are there any dedicated sources of funding that you're looking at, outside of putting Acela-type trains on, that generate a profit?
Thank you very much, Madam Chair, and thank you for holding the important hearing.
So, that was a mistake, trying to put the time deadline on it.