If we are going to build a true high-speed rail system in this country, you cannot go on giving Florida some money for its high-speed rail, California some money for its high-speed rail.
Emphasizes the need for coordinated funding for high-speed rail projects across states.
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There has to be a vehicle for specific projects. But that vehicle... would be competitive earmarks based on a cost-benefit analysis.
The Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, who probably couldn't agree that today is Thursday, they agree that we need to raise the gas tax.
The public never heard about those. And the whole earmark process poisoned the well for transportation funding.
I actually believe we should have a long-term infrastructure plan for the country.