Jerry McNerney actually said...

"Is there anyone on the panel here this morning that could answer that question about the impact of the ARRA funding on employment in your particular department?"

"my recommendation is to take a less inflammatory approach to this if you want to get your idea across."

"I can't say that I like that approach very well."

"going to the private sector and letting them take care of it is not going to really engender public acceptance."