In today's business economy, where just-in-time deliveries are the norm, the inefficient flow of freight traffic results in real economic losses.

Our nation's infrastructure needs are tremendous, and they're growing.

Investments in our transportation and infrastructure are investments in our economy, in our communities and in our quality of life.

I'm leaving because I want to spend more time with my wife in Chicago.

I saw no problem in the beginning or throughout the process. Obviously there was no problem because the ethics committee approved the arrangement.

I believe that living in two places at one time accelerates the passage of time. I'd like to slow down the march of time as much as possible.