"We think that the next reauthorization needs to identify new ways to connect those communities, either by rail or by intercity bus."
"I want to thank you, at this time, Mr. Chairman, for your work in H.R. 7122 to continue those benefits for our seniors and for people who are low income in our Medicaid program."
"What percent of high speed rail anywhere in the world, after we build the thing which is the easy part, in terms of finance, how do you pay for it?"
"We need something better."
"Hey we are happy to connect to Arizona, just so you don't take our water."
"And I agree with my friend, Steve LaTourette, that until we have the political will to say we want to have a national passenger line..."
"Make no small plans, Robert Moses told us how to do that."
"We landed a man on the moon, and we cannot move rail, high speed rail around this country?"
"However, I liked what you said, Ms. Fleming, about start with a trunk line where you have people who have the will to do this, and let's get it done and show the rest of the country."
"There is no more important strategic objective for this country than to become energy independent in our lifetime for the sake of our kids and grandkids."
"We could save a lot of money if we were to do this in a more intelligent way."