Robert Menendez actually said...

"It is interesting to listen, regardless of the size of the communities or regions that we are talking about, that there is a strong component of transit here, some form of transportation, at the core ..."

"This bill recognizes that local leaders need support from the Federal Government, not orders."

"One of the key ingredients, it seems for me, for successful planning and development is to make sure that all of the relevant components... are working together in an integrated and coordinated way."

"The light rail system has revitalized the regions, spurred new development, helped local businesses."