Tom Carper actually said...

"We agreed on the need for the Federal Government to be a good partner to States when it comes to investing in our infrastructure."

"It is hard to ask a State to go from an 80-20 funding formula, for example, for roads--80 percent Federal to 20 percent States; it is hard to flip that and go from 80-20, where the Federal Government ..."

"It is up to you--the two of you--as well. It is up to the Administration. It is up to a lot of people. This is a shared responsibility."

"it is hard to turn an aircraft carrier, but if you keep at it you can actually turn an aircraft carrier."