Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"If there is something that is sort of basic and American, it is that when you are dealing with somebody else, you ought to be able to get a person on the phone who can make a decision in your case ins..."

"I would urge the distinguished Ranking Member to at least keep a bit of an open mind as to the potential for high-speed rail."

"I want to give Jack great credit for the success of that."

"Thank you very much for listening, and I am happy to answer any questions."