Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"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."

"It is hard to imagine a more ready environment than investments in transportation for jobs."

"This was a series of embarrassments, a feeling that too much muscle was being exercised over the viewing audience, and it was disturbing."