Donald Payne actually said...

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

"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 ..."

"Thank you for holding today's hearing regarding 'Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.'"