Barbara Boxer actually said...

"The impact would have been, the construction industry would have laid off people sooner."

"Senator Baucus is right. This is so critical. We cannot afford to pass up this opportunity. We need a multi-year bill."

"The verve will continue, yes, the bipartisan verve."

"does not interfere with the ability of the EPA and the states to act in accordance with the law to respond to what the scientists are telling us."