Patty Murray actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing on such an important topic."

"I'm pleased we were able to agree in a bipartisan way to sustain those investments, and I hope we will be able to do even more moving forward."

"It's fascinating to me that just that human touch on somebody... reduces costs in the long run."

"What I would like to see is more focus on what is relevant in rural communities."