Donald Payne actually said...

"As we approach the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board, today is an opportunity to hear from stakeholders..."

"Shippers rely on the STB to resolve disputes with railroads, and it is critically important that STB has the tools necessary to keep cargo moving."

"I have made it a priority of my Chairmanship of this subcommittee to remove barriers that minority and women-owned businesses face in the rail sector."

"Rather than restructuring the industry or statutorily mandating rules that would alter products of transactions that were deemed to be in the public interest, Congress should clarify existing service ..."