Paul Tonko actually said...

"It is imperative that Recovery Act dollars be spent efficiently and effectively."

"If we can build on the best of the Recovery Act's lessons, it would make our government more accountable and transparent to the public."

"While the Solyndra story has preoccupied many, the real story on DOE's Loan Guarantee Program is not about one company going under but about the Department holding tens of billions of dollars in loans..."

"However, it should be stated that we don't want it to see--to have it serve as an unnecessary burden onto agencies or small businesses and universities."