Richard Shelby actually said...

"The program's goal of encouraging innovative financing and speeding project delivery through the program has not been achieved, I believe."

"I believe this needs to be changed."

"I believe we need to work together on a reform effort that will promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in public transportation systems across America."

"Setting aside for a moment the specific issues related to the transit title of the authorization bill, I want to speak briefly about what I believe is the most significant issue surrounding the reauth..."