Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"What we have seen is, at the State level there is much less support for State bonds than there are for local, because people see more of a direct connection between their tax dollars and those investm..."

"My point is also about the transparency of the selection process."

"The pattern, I think, is beyond distinct. It is now unmistakable. And it is that where corporate interests are involved, the corporation is highly likely to win."

"the simple fact that one of our decisions remains controversial does undermine the precedent's ability to contribute to the stable and orderly development of the law."