"We need massive investment there."
"Fifty-two percent of the total outlays in States are due to Federal contributions, and in 11 States it is 70 percent or more."
"The May 31st deadline really is of concern to me. We have already had States--for instance, Tennessee and Arkansas--say that they are going to either postpone or cancel projects for this construction ..."
"I feel a tremendous sense of urgency. I know we are working toward a long-term authorization, and we have substantial goals in common there."
"The safe transport of oil and gas from the production sites, which are becoming more and more dispersed in the U.S. with fracking technology, both to refineries and to consumers, is critical."
"So if we have a--if we had a known design, and a time period in which to phase it in, you know, people could figure out, you know, how they're going to amortize that investment, what the investment is..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is there anybody on the panel who disagrees with the need for a more robust rail tank car than the DOT-111s?"
"We need a new standard for railcars, so we can move ahead with production."
"Twenty-eight years on this committee and I have seen a lot of changes."
"We need a system that is risk-based, that sets proper prioritization, but it has to also be robust and faultless."
"But wouldn't it be great if you had a tool to say, Well, if you charge, we are going to charge you."