Betty McCollum actually said...

"I would like to shift gears here a little bit and talk about a part of the budget that we usually do not ever discuss here in a budget committee."

"I think we need to talk about this, because you and I both know in our communities how integral they are to the fabric of our communities."

"I urge you to oppose H.R. 850 and S. 1134 if either bill comes before your committee for a vote."

"This legislation can only be described as a stalking horse for an excessively expensive mega-bridge."