Jim Cooper: “But this Congress, this committee, can say 2019. That doesn't mean it is going to happen.”

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

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.

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?

Should not suffer because railroads think they own the world.