Donald Payne Jr. actually said...

"The Maglev project would wreak havoc on Prince George's County, eliminate green space, pollute our air, suffocate our businesses, and siphon off significant business and money from MARC commuter rail ..."

"And I agree with the gentleman from Massachusetts there. There are many of us on the committee that will agree with that."

"This is a very important topic for us."

"Equity in high-speed rail also means a fair shot for minority-owned businesses to obtain work."