Pat Ryan actually said...

"if we are going to be competitive worldwide, we have got to invest in infrastructure"

"The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) believes increased funding for the nation's transportation infrastructure is a critical priority which will help keep manufacturing competitive and grow..."

"this Budget Committee is about, and which is why I think the work on this Committee is the most important, work being done in Congress right now"

"we could find money from other places to fund this"