Peter DeFazio actually said...

"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."

"So, yes, I would say it was extortionate. So we can disagree, but no sane person would pay that rent who wasn't--but the judges are paying that much, apparently."