I know the gentleman shares my sense that we need to diversify our transportation system in this country. We, in particular, need to develop high-speed rail in these corridors where it makes so much sense. Raleigh to Charlotte has been a kind of demonstration of what is possible there. And transit is not a Democratic or a Republican issue. Our cities-- large and small cities--throughout this country are getting into transit: bus rapid transit, light rail, and regional rail. And the notion that, ironically, especially on the same week you are announcing an infrastructure plan, you would, at the same time, say no new starts in transit is just beyond belief.
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