James Inhofe actually said...

"We need to keep asking ourselves what is the Federal role. This Nation's needs far exceed the available funding."

"Any emphasis on addressing metropolitan congestion problems must be based on the recognition that Washington does not understand the unique problems or the best solutions to those problems in individu..."

"As we make decisions for the next surface transportation bill we will need to keep asking ourselves, 'What is the Federal role?'"

"Of course, we are blessed with probably the best Transportation Secretary of any of the States."