Earl Blumenauer: “I recognize that for many Americans, particularly along the Northeast corridor, passenger and commuter rail is the most…”

These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow.

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.

I have 190 days left in Congress, so I have been spending time on issues that bring people together rather than divide them.