"I think we should continue to push for Congress to fully fund its intercity passenger rail commitments to create more jobs, grow regional economies, reduce congestion and carbon emissions, and build a cleaner, greener, safer, and more accessible transportation network."
"As we did in fighting for rail funding in the BIL, this committee is committed to helping communities get regular and reliable passenger rail service."
"This committee is committed to helping communities get regular and reliable passenger rail service."
"The transformational investment in the BIL is a great start, but Congress needs to build on this by securing a reliable funding stream for intercity passenger rail."
"So, I know all too well that Article One of our Constitution enshrines Congress' power to make laws, control the power of the purse, and check the power of the President."
"I am not disputing the subject matter of any of these national emergencies is not important."
"I think there are reasons why elected officials acted out of good faith, given the knowledge we had and the science we knew at the time."
"I think legislative vetoes are unconstitutional, in my view."
"Congress puts sunsets on Presidential authorities all the time. That is not constitutionally questionable."
"I look forward to discussing what an appropriate balance is."
"COVID is the most random killer that I have lived with in 57 years."