Robert Menendez actually said...

"Finally, I urge Congress to act as soon as possible, Mr. Chairman, in approving recovery funding for the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut region."

"I urge Congress to act as soon as possible in approving recovery funding for the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region."

"And if you increase the debt service to do that, short of getting greater ridership, you are ultimately looking at the possibility of a fare increase."

"This is about rebuilding in a smarter, better, and stronger way."