Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I am pleased that the STB has applied this analysis to find that it has jurisdiction over projects such as a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas rail connection."

"I want to thank the members and staff of the Surface Transportation Board who are with us today, for the Board's approval of Texas Central's petition."

"The Texas Central High-Speed Rail project will connect Dallas and Houston--two of the top five largest metropolitan regions in the nation."

"I also want to thank Chairman DeFazio and Chairman Lipinski for working with Congressman Allred, Congresswoman Fletcher and myself."