Obama calls on Congress to redouble efforts to rebuild America . He proposes high - speed rail ; better roads and bridges ; more internet access . President : Projects will be ` ` fully paid for '' and will create jobs . Critic : Using existing lines for high - speed rail could save tens of millions per year .
Obama calls on Congress to redouble efforts to rebuild infrastructure . He proposes high-speed rail ; repairing roads and bridges ; more internet access . President : Projects will be `` fully paid for '' and will create jobs . Critic : Using freight lines for high-speed rail could cost tens of billions per year .