Patty Murray actually said...

"But to date we still don't have or see a way that FAA is placing these air traffic controllers based on an objective test."

"it's about investing smarter and more effectively."

"We need to see realistic alternatives to the kind of slash and burn politics that have taken over our budget debates."

"it's about making hard choices to reduce the deficit--and putting in place much-needed reforms to hold ourselves to a high standard of performance."