Paul Tonko actually said...

"For far too long, our nation's infrastructure has fallen into disrepair, dragging down our economy and leaving us failing to meet the needs of the American people and struggling to compete with the re..."

"For far too long, our Nation's infrastructure has fallen into disrepair, dragging down our economy, and leaving us failing to meet the needs of the American people, and struggling to compete with the ..."

"New York received a C-minus grade on its Infrastructure Report Card from the American Society of Civil Engineers."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Can you hear me?"