Ron Johnson actually said...

"We are spending a lot of money, and it needs to be controlled."

"In order to do that, we have to de-politicize the authority, open it up to competition in order to attract private capital."

"But, moreover, we must transform the energy sector and ensure lower-cost, more reliable power."

"I will not say the word 'abdication,' but certainly local and State authorities are happy to have the Federal Government spend their money."