Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"This is a national priority. It attaches the financial center of the world with the rest of the country with ease and reliability."

"We don't like spectators doing these jobs. We don't like second guessers doing these jobs. We like leadership."

"Ray, can we count on you to fight to get us the full funding to meet this law, to meet the increased demand for rail travel that we're seeing?"

"I look forward to working with you, Ray LaHood on these key issues as we continue the confirmation process."