We are struggling for funding, but that is entirely a political construct.

The main reason for this backlog is chronic underfunding by the Federal Government.

The real question is how best can we improve the Northeast Corridor and institute true high-speed rail service.

Rail is the most reliable form of transportation, and it should be an option for all travelers within a 500-mile radius of any major city.

I thank you for your graciousness, Mr. Chairman.

How the money gets into the trust fund is crucial.

everyone seems to agree that State and local funding sources are not sufficient to do the freight projects that are necessary.

If this bill had been law when you had to face your ordeal, your doctors would have had to risk jail and a lawsuit if they provided you with the medical services you required.

I understand how personally important this is to some of my colleagues, and they are certainly entitled to their beliefs.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Northern Route Approval Act, which would deem the Keystone XL pipeline approved. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just measured almost 400 parts per million of atmospheric carbon…

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