Tina Smith actually said...

"We all need rural communities to be successful, and that means, just like in the suburbs and in cities, transportation has to work."

"Today we are going to hear about how inaccurate this perception is, and how vital transit is to rural America."

"Small towns and rural places are creative, entrepreneurial, diverse, wonderful places to live and raise a family."

"I want to thank Senator Rounds for working with me today on this bipartisan hearing focusing on rural transit."