Peter DeFazio

I don't think this hearing could have come at a more appropriate time.

Called on the FMC to ensure that ocean carriers are abiding by U.S. law and are not engaging in unjust and unreasonable shipping practices

I support what the ranking member just said, in terms of potentially moving toward a solution to this issue.

The system itself, as it was set up, Mr. DeFazio does not think should be law.

This is a very cumbersome, very difficult-to-implement system, and a lot of people are unaware...

We urge Congress to act swiftly to provide communities the tools and resources they need to modernize their infrastructure.

The pivot to working from home--largely considered a success--may profoundly alter the work-life dynamic in favor of American workers.

The losses we have incurred over the past 14 months are extraordinarily painful.

Investing in high-speed rail is a great way to walk the walk. Investing in rail creates middle-class jobs, which cannot be exported.

We do think cabotage requirements should apply to passenger rail industry operations, just as they do to commercial aviation.

In conclusion, we urge you to pursue upgrades to the nation's existing rail infrastructure, including high-speed rail, in lieu of the SCMAGLEV.

We urge significant investments in both the Amtrak and commuter rail improvement programs.

It is time to implement a high-performance rail network in America.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on this Subcommittee to examine ways in which we can facilitate increased passenger rail opportunities for Americans across the country.

The ability to create a multi-state passenger rail commission would undoubtedly help to make this proposal a reality.

Investing in high-speed rail will contribute to lower emissions and a smaller carbon footprint.

We need to keep up with the competition.

Unfortunately, the United States is far behind the curve.

We are here today to discuss the once-in-a-generation opportunity we have before us.

Let's talk about 21st-century technology, 21st-century solutions, not 1950s, not 1870s--the 21st century.

If you could get to Portland in less than an hour, I think you would see a massive hemorrhaging of people away from the overcrowded Interstate 5.

I am excited about the prospects for this hearing.

I write to strongly reject the claims unfortunately placed before the Subcommittee, which amounted to nothing more than baseless attacks.

This claim describes a world where every single contractor plays by the rules.

Any erosion of this mechanism is an erosion of the wages and benefits of blue-collar workers in the construction industry.