Nita Lowey: “I must note several gross inadequacies in the budget, including a $374.5 million decrease for Northeast Corridor grants…”

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

Congress has the unique opportunity to support the Administration in creating a new strategy that takes a long-term approach.