Peter DeFazio actually said...

I look forward to working with my colleagues on this Subcommittee to examine ways in which we can facilitate increased passenger rail opport...

In conclusion, we urge you to pursue upgrades to the nation's existing rail infrastructure, including high-speed rail, in lieu of the SCMAGL...

It is time to implement a high-performance rail network in America.

The ability to create a multi-state passenger rail commission would undoubtedly help to make this proposal a reality.