Jerrold Nadler actually said...

"However, these industries recognize that the Nation's current failure to invest adequately in our Nation's infrastructure is ceding our advantage for our global competitors."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And Mr. Chairman, thank you for scheduling this hearing to hear testimony from major manufacturing and agriculture industries that rely on the Nation's freight transportation ..."

"These businesses and the United States more generally continue to reap the benefits of past infrastructure investments."

"As Congressman Nadler said, urban centers like the New York City region will be the frontline of any national campaign to implement an effective and efficient national freight strategy."