Kay Hutchison actually said...

"Rail transportation reduces the number of trucks on our highways, lowering highway maintenance costs; uses less fuel; and emits fewer greenhouse gases."

"I am going to urge that the FRA look at that again, because products and routes are going to change over a 7-year period."

"I am also a strong supporter of a better balance at the STB between the needs of the freight railroads and their customers."

"The Port of Houston continues to rank first in the country in U.S. imports, first in foreign waterborne tonnage."