Bob Menendez Jr.: “Well, let me ask you, you have twice been criticized by your own Inspector General for keeping, quote, "a light touch,"…”

I represent a densely populated district. And so, there is a heliport on one side of the district and New York City on the other.

Thank you to our witnesses today for their testimonies, which provide an honest and sobering insight into the state of rail safety today in America.

It was an act of intimidation. It was an act of intimidation not just to the mayor, not just to us, but to everyone watching.

I thank the FAA for their participation in this workshop. I look forward to continuing to work with you on putting an end to this problem.