Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I applaud the efforts to complete reports on the critical navigational improvements in both Seattle and in Norfolk."

"I would appreciate just your full consideration of this request."

"I think this is a model for the way the legislature should work, and I am proud to be part of this subcommittee and to state that."

"I would like to step back and look at this in terms--as the only Representative here on the panel from southern California."