Pat Ryan actually said...

"Across our country, the Federal highway and transit spending have played a vitally important role in the growth and productivity of our economy."

"I have got to say, I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for your passion for issues."

"The bulk of that payment, the Make Work Pay tax credit goes in excess of your payroll and your income tax liability, so it is a net check from the government."

"It is honest that they are putting the AMT in the baseline because they are saying it is really the policy intention that we keep doing the patch."