I cannot fathom the level of objection to a compromise provision that in essence only adds five 'new' flights.
We agreed to move forward in an effort to find a reasonable solution, knowing passage of the underlying FAA reauthorization was extremely im...
I am a strong supporter of having high-speed rail in Texas.
I share many of those concerns.
I am a strong supporter of a national network for intercity passenger rail service, and believe high-speed rail service can be competitive w...
I think that the captive shippers have paid a very high price, with the lack of competition on those lines.
I also support a healthy freight rail industry.
I think it's the most important issue that is unresolved that I have seen in this arena since I came to the Senate.
Rail transportation reduces the number of trucks on our highways, lowering highway maintenance costs; uses less fuel; and emits fewer greenh...
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.