Sam Graves actually said...

"Allocating exorbitant levels of funding on projects that fail to account for actual consumer demand and future costs will only create unnecessary new burdens."

"In certain circumstances, passenger rail can benefit our transportation network."

"I do want you and the rest of the witnesses here to take a look at my One Federal Decision Act, because I know the regulatory environment can cause expansion or it can cause a lack of expansion in cap..."

"I look forward to working with Members of the Committee and stakeholders as we prepare to reintroduce this legislation."