Sam Graves actually said...

"It is incumbent upon the Department and Congress to make sure that every single dollar from the law counts."

"The administration isn't as laser-focused as it needs to be on fundamental transportation policy."

"My focus now is going to be on oversight of the law and ensuring that it is implemented efficiently, effectively, and adheres to the letter of the law."

"Americans know that they can no longer buy the same amount of food, clothing, gasoline, and other necessities with their hard-earned dollars as they could just a year and a half ago."