Sam Graves actually said...

"Unfortunately, thanks to Hunter Harrison and his destructive actions at CSX, we seem to be entering into a new era of railroading."

"The freight rail industry has a profound impact on our nation's commerce and economy, delivering on average 5 million tons of goods each day."

"Thousands of freight railroad workers have lost their jobs."

"We will hold a next hearing, I believe, of this subcommittee with shippers to hear of their frustrations."