Jack Reed actually said...

"If we were as composed as August, we'd get more business done here in the Senate."

"There is another, I think, reality we have to come to grips with, is that the essence of the Highway Trust Fund, the funding mechanism is the gasoline tax, as I understand it."

"But, we are going to have to look for alternative funding mechanisms, frankly. I think you would concur?"

"I want to just say how enthusiastic I am about the nominees. Their service to the Nation already has been spectacular."