Sam Graves actually said...

"Today's hearing is a good opportunity to assess the future needs of freight and passenger rail services and to discuss opportunities for improving the infrastructure used by these industries."

"The rail industry relies on grants from the federal government to help with safety, upkeep and growth in the industry."

"We must ensure that the interests of both industries are adequately addressed in a manner that best serves the public."

"Airline travel has truly revolutionized this planet, giving us access to areas that never were previously accessible."