10/28/2013
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"I am a big believer in our nation's public transit systems and support robust federal investment in their growth."
"When was the last time we had a balanced budget in this country, Mr. Lew?"
"So you started a down payment on this, and recommending what you recommended."
"And there is no doubt, Mr. Secretary, that if we did not have that money voted upon in February 2009, we would have been in a worse place."