Patty Murray actually said...

"Those are issues we are dealing with in every program here, and we are trying to be sober about what we can realistically do."

"we do need to know from you what programs you will cut in order to deal with that cost increase"

"I look forward to hearing from today's witnesses about how we can reclaim our role as the world's leader in rail and get our economy back on track."

"I do not disagree with the long-term projections at all. I totally am where you are."