Ray LaHood actually said...

I want everybody to know that if the bill that passed the House is passed in the Senate, the last line of that bill says that any funds not ...

It is up to us whether we lay a new foundation for economic growth, competitiveness, and opportunity.

We're going to be able to deal with the deficits and the debt, and also have a good, strong transportation program.

These projects were not earmarked. They weren't sweetheart deals or boondoggles.