Freight mobility and movement, while not a sexy policy issue, is a highly important one. Capacity constraints and congestion on our nation's freight rail system create many problems.

I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure that Illinois' funding needs are adequately met.

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

Beyond highways and roads, we need more money for mass transit, intercity passenger rail and freight rail. We have a long way to go to bridge the funding gaps.

Communities and neighborhoods are affected. Idling trains, traffic backups, grade crossing accidents and other safety issues all affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

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

A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.

War is devastating, and it leaves its scars for generations.

I just love being in the U.K.

My favorite photograph, is the one I will take tomorrow.

Crimes generally punish themselves.

Only people who look dull ever get into the House of Commons, and only people who are dull ever succeed there.

Other animals ran only when they had a reason, but the horse would run for no reason whatever, as if to run out of his own skin

I don't think the sport is any more dangerous than it's ever been.

If Pakistan feels Indian positions are pre-conditions, then there will be no talks.

There are a lot of ideas I've had that I originally was quite taken with, but over time, I lost steam. They stay on my list, but between me and you, I'm probably never going to do them.