Robert Menendez actually said...

"Does it make sense to punish taxpayers in States like New Jersey that choose to make investments in their people and, as a result, pay more to the Federal Government than they take out?"

"Repealing this partisan attack on what I call 'blue chip States' like New Jersey that spur innovation..."

"I understand the nature of political comments at the end of the day, and I believe from everything I have seen of Congresswoman Fudge that she will work for all people."

"I hope that you can work with us to provide flexibility [inaudible] these survivors in New Jersey."