Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"I think it is a national security priority."

"If you are confirmed, will you give me a letter report within the first 3 months that you have reviewed this issue, and give me your views on it?"

"If private companies were allowed to take over highways, is it fair to assume that those companies would not be doing so purely as a public service but would be seeking to make a profit off operation ..."

"What I am really worried about is when you privatize--the only reason a company would want something privatized is if they will make a profit."