On Wednesday, February 26^th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) spoke at the annual High Speed Rail Summit in Washington, DC in a panel entitled “A New Vision for Transportation in America.”  In his speech, the Congressman laid out his vision for a high speed rail line connecting San Antonio to Monterrey and joined other members of Congress, including Congressman Jeff Dunham, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX). 

“South Texas has it all: a booming population, a thriving energy sector, and hosts, in Laredo, the #1 busiest truck, #1 busiest bus and the 3rd busiest automobile ports of entry in the United States,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “Linking San Antonio to Laredo to Monterrey, Mexico by rail would connect millions of people economically to not only the busiest land port in the nation but will also show the importance and impact of bold transportation solutions.  It will create jobs, link markets, and ensure a robust economy in South Texas for generations to come.” 

Congressman Henry Cuellar speaks at the annual High Speed Rail summit in Washington and lays out his vision for a high speed rail line connecting San Antonio, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico.

A video excerpt of the Congressman remarks may be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FM3pNtTndY&feature=youtu.be.  

For more information on the High Speed Rail summit, visit http://www.ushsr.com/events/washingtondc2014.html.