Patty Murray actually said...

"Efficient rail transportation in America ties our community together. It creates jobs and boosts the economy and reduces the prices of goods being shipped."

"this could revitalize a domestic industry for manufacturing rail equipment and really help us focus on manufacturing jobs here in the country."

"this subcommittee is a strong supporter of infrastructure spending. That's what we do, and we believe in it."

"I'm glad the administration is not submitting budget requests that would guarantee the bankruptcy of Amtrak anymore."