I think that is something that will go a long way to improving the system, but again, we need to make sure we are on top of what is happening, what is not happening, what is working, what is not working.

I would be remiss by not thanking Chairman Mica for his leadership on shepherding the bill through the last Congress, and as Mr. DeFazio says, one of the success stories of the 112th Congress.

I would agree with Mr. Rahall. We have been able to attract good talent, smart people.

I think long term keeping them it becomes difficult because they can make more money on the outside.

I really want to try to do something to reform Amtrak, to make sure that--it may never make a profit, but we need to make it move in that direction.

I appreciate the fact that Chairman Hunter and the Ranking Member Garamendi are having this hearing today.

Thank you and Congressman Garamendi for holding this important oversight hearing. That is one of the most important roles we have as Congress, is to make sure we have aggressive oversight.

I regret using those words, and while I continue to disagree with the President on this point, I do not think the President is a liar.

We have to figure out how to legislate common sense. I don't know if we can do that or not.

Transportation is a great opportunity to prove that Democrats and Republicans can work together.

Neglect is not an option. Sitting on your seat and watching this thing is not going to work anymore.