Peter DeFazio actually said...

"My parents' generation left us a world-class infrastructure system, and I look forward to working with you on these important initiatives to meet that promise for generations to come."

"I used to say we were becoming Third World. And our colleague, Earl Blumenauer, said to me that it was insulting."

"Thank you, Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves, and to the entire committee for giving me the chance to join you today to share my perspective on the vital issues that are under your jurisdicti..."

"America has a long history of building some of the most impressive infrastructure systems in the world, and investing in these vital networks is part of what makes this country exceptional."