Christopher Dodd actually said...

"I call the Committee to order. Today, we are here to discuss how investing in our public infrastructure can help to strengthen our economic recovery and create well-paying jobs for American workers."

"We can't settle for second place. We need to do better."

"I would like to commend Chairman Dodd on taking the initiative to explore this important and innovative idea and move it toward enactment."

"the Connecticut Construction Industries Association applauds your leadership and looks forward to working with the Committee to develop meaningful legislation to invest in infrastructure, create jobs ..."