Patty Murray actually said...

"Well, I appreciate the comments from both of you. I want to reiterate that rail security going forward is going to be very important."

"The recent focus in the Congress on budget cuts has created a race to the bottom that will make it difficult to continue those investments."

"We cannot put together a Federal budget that will put our fragile economy and millions of jobs at risk."

"Rail offers an environmentally sound and efficient alternative to move people and goods."