Frank Lautenberg: “I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…”

Some will say now isn't the time to make public investments. Some will say we can't afford it.

We must continue to be thorough in this investigation and analysis to ensure that this risk is eliminated.

We also need to expand our research into climate change so we better understand the coming impacts, and how to mitigate them.

Our economic success depends on improving our passenger rail system and bringing faster trains to the region.