Bill Nelson actually said...

"I ask that you please do all within your power to ensure that proper upfront funding is established for planning at all levels of the Act."

"To use a Gulf Coast metaphor, we have essentially been handed an oyster. However, at this particular time we have no tool to open the shell."

"We are counting on you. Otherwise, we are going to have another hearing, and we are going to be beating on your door because you all have got to implement this thing."

"Treasury, please understand the impatience of the Senators on this panel who have been responsible in passing this Act."