Johnny Isakson actually said...

"I would just encourage both of you to consider when you are talking about interagency cooperation, do not forget those catalysts for public transportation."

"I commend you on that, and I will take any comment you might have about it."

"Without that, States just do not have the resources because they cannot hire the staff."

"I think that is a better way to do it than losing them in that overall merger."