Lamar Alexander actually said...

"So we are collecting $105 million in taxes for the purpose of fixing the locks and we are only spending $26 million for fixing the locks?"

"But for the last 3 years, Mr. Lamont, we have prioritized the waterways, one through four or more."

"I like the idea of user fees, but before we have a user fee appropriated, we need, (A), to have a plan and (B), we need to spend what we are already collecting in taxes for the purpose for which it is..."

"Well, look, I am interested in rivers too, which is why I am wondering why you are collecting $105 million from the barge owners and then not spending the money for the purpose you collect it for."