Peter DeFazio actually said...

"the single biggest threat to Amtrak's long-term viability is host railroad delays."

"Rail is so much more efficient than aviation or individual automobiles for passengers."

"People are tired of spending an hour and a half to drive 20 miles to get home from work or spending an hour (plus) to get past airport security."

"Efforts to cut jobs or outsource existing Amtrak functions to low-wage, antiunion contractors will not be tolerated by our unions."