The issue focused on high-speed rail, with public comments made by government officials and political leaders.

SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM: The federal government can't just stand back and say that it's not going to work. It has to do something. We have a major financial commitment in the next 20 years. This is an opportunity for us to make some big decisions.

NARRATOR: They want to build a new national network of high-speed rail lines. But