Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Unfortunately, the progress made to safeguard children's health ground to a halt during the Bush administration."

"We may not have anything else we can do this year on a bipartisan basis; the health thing is blown."

"Thanks, Mr. Chairman, and welcome all of you. While I wasn't in the room, I was able to listen to your testimony, all of it was very helpful."

"I think that this hearing suggests ways of getting things done, including not only regional organizations, but the private sector as well."