Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Stronger national rail service will also be good for our national security, and it's good for the environment because it will help our country kick its dangerous oil addiction."

"We have an opportunity to bring our rail network into the 21st century and once again make the United States the envy of the world."

"I don't think that the detractors, those who don't want to give Amtrak any money, understand what the implications might be."

"Unfortunately, some say that we can't afford vital public investments like this right now, and I say we can't afford not to make these investments."