Jim Cooper: “I hope at some point this committee will stop its relentless political attacks on the Administration and actually focus…”

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?

I request the witnesses keep their opening remarks to no more than 5 minutes, and that members respect the same time limit for their questioning.

Should not suffer because railroads think they own the world.

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.