10/27/2009
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"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."
"the country trumps politics, that is where we have to go."