Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I have always had concerns about the classification societies, because: 'Hey, come inspect my ship. Oh, wait a minute, you found all of those problems. I am going to hire someone next time to inspect ..."

"When it comes to maritime safety, the sea remains a relentless threat; one that can strike without warning, without mercy, and at any time."

"The need for an efficient, reliable, and modern mode of transportation between American cities has never been more urgent."

"We spend hundreds of billions of dollars to subsidize every form of public transportation--highways, aviation, transit--yet Amtrak gets the short end of the stick."