"I think that is an important step forward to making it more viable."
"In Texas, we have a linear-airport kind of model, where--and again, Senator Hutchison's been very close working with us."
"I hope that there will be funding for projects other than those that are maybe further along than the Texas T-Bone."
"I think it becomes even more important to have the national part of the system also have the opportunity for high-speed rail to connect into Amtrak."
"So, a State effort is one criteria that would be very important for matching funds, and then, possibly, if you could ease congestion for better service and higher speed rail, that would also be a good..."
"Your commitment to building this research enterprise must be recognized."
"Every one of us who was here last fall feels that we were misled by the original intention of the Troubled Asset Relief Program."
"As long as you do not require a person who originates a mortgage to keep part of it, you are going to have problems."
"I am conflicted about the independence, which I think has served us so well through the years, but yet the potential compromising of that by going into more regulation."
"It is critically important that this Committee listen and be responsive to the concerns expressed by consumers."
"I hope we will be mindful of this and tread lightly when it comes to considering new regulations or restrictions on this industry."