Robert Menendez actually said...

"I believe it is legislation that can help jump-start our economy, reinvigorate the housing market, increase our energy security, and make the air that we breathe cleaner and our communities healthier."

"I think that the bill would expand on the successes of community projects all over America, including my home State of New Jersey."

"Prepared statement."

"I opposed it from the very beginning. It puts the New Jersey shore directly at risk."