Marilyn Strickland actually said...

"That is why I have introduced with Rep. Gonzalez-Colon the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, to ensure Coasties are treated the same as other members of the DoD."

"I look forward to strengthening this Federal partnership and making sure that when we put these dollars to use in communities that they are doing exactly what they intended."

"It is time. You said the word 'embarrassment.' I mean, Phoenix is the fifth most populous city in the United States of America and it does not have access to intercity rail service."

"My home State of Washington has been a long-time supporter and investor in intercity passenger rail."