Chuck Schumer actually said...

"Because it is a real impediment. Thank you. I am confident that if you work with Amtrak, you can."

"Given what is at stake, I would like to see this team up and running as soon as possible."

"Is there something you can do to expedite commercial traffic to the U.S. from Canada, such as pre-screening commercial vehicles on the bridges?"

"Will you commit to working your Canadian counterparts to see that all commercial trucks bound for the U.S. get pre-cleared in Canada?"