Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I would just ask that each of you who represent organizations take back my idea, look at it--if you got other ideas--but you know, looking at the indexation and bonding approach to take care of both i..."

"Just one last question. Mr. Lewis, you referenced the operational right-of-way issue as a relatively simple--I am afraid it isn't."

"I look forward to hearing the perspective of local and State jurisdictions regarding the Federal transportation policy."

"No, it was extortionate. I could have moved into class A, brand new office space in Eugene and hired private security, and it would have been less than the rent you wanted to charge me."