Jack Reed actually said...

"Thank you for holding this important hearing as we begin the process of reauthorizing our nation's surface transportation policy."

"We have to take strides in this nation to make sure that our big cities--can avoid that to the greatest extent possible."

"It seems to be absolutely counterintuitive."

"I think all the questions so far have suggested that we are on the verge of a significant change in the way we fund transit projects and transportation projects."