Patty Murray actually said...

"I support investment in intercity and high-speed rail, but it is now time to address the program's critics head on."

"But many Republicans in the House say these cuts are not enough, and they are clamoring for more."

"there is no higher priority, and with details of terrorist plots against rail targets emerging from the raid on bin Laden's compound, I want to make sure you have the resources you need to protect our..."

"Which is why I am so disappointed that the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives has targeted rail transportation for their budget cuts."