Peter DeFazio actually said...

"Make no mistake, it is railroad greed that I believe has caused this committee to call us here today."

"With so much change happening in this industry, this hearing provides an opportunity to examine the current state of freight rail safety and discuss the challenges of the day."

"We know our roads are unsafe. We know they are fatal. We know what change is needed--and we have the technology to make that change cost-effectively."

"Yesterday, Ranking Member Sam Graves joined me in a letter to the Secretary asking them to find a way to use some of their discretionary money."