Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I am a strong proponent of this investment, because it will make freight movement faster and more efficient."

"the money is insufficient, and there is a huge line of very meritorious projects waiting for funding."

"I have long been a champion of this program."

"As important as it is, it has been neglected, in terms of our investment, as has the whole system been neglected by our levels of investment."