Robert Menendez actually said...

"There has been some discussion in this Committee about whether the private sector can fill in the gaps where Government has fallen short."

"The Subcommittee has an impact on people's mobility, its access to jobs, its quality of life, and these are critically important issues."

"I would echo Senator Menendez's comment that a strong, robust Federal program is always needed for transit."

"At some point all the efficiencies, all the cost savings, and all the reforms are simply not enough to make up for a lack of investment."