Barbara Boxer actually said...

"The beauty of TIFIA is the projects are selected by the local people."

"this is a measure that the local people decided, and they went in the midst of a recession, and said, we are willing to tax ourselves because we want these projects built."

"We cannot afford to send a signal to the Governors... that this would be a disaster."

"I think their presence here today, and the eloquence of their testimony they gave us, and their commitment to stand by our side, is very strong."