So now it is our job not to break our promise.

I am trying to get to the point. We had the accidents. We have had the FTA audit. We are making corrections.

Not enough organization.

We do believe, though, there has to be modernization. There has to be safety reform, and there has to be accountability. By accountability, we mean real measurements.

we have got to be able to get together, put it out on the table, speak uncensored and unfettered, and let us solve some of these problems.

I would strongly recommend in the interim, people who have those concerns bring it to those that they elected to represent them in the workplace.

I know that, for example, Ms. Jeter is the official union representative and does a very good job at it.

using an old Ronald Reagan phrase, my good friend Ronald Reagan, when he said, 'Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago?'

We hear about out-of-service escalators and elevators. That is a top favorite, as well as closed entrances and exits and train delays.

But one of your points, though, is the GSA has got to get cracking on these two other Federal board appointments?

I have got my own bill, along with Senator Cardin and others, to do that.

So what the hell does that mean? Pardon me.

I would like to really have a copy of those top 10 for us as well for the record.

I don't think that is an appropriate congressional role.

This demonstrates the President's commitment to smart growth, his recognition that it is in the Federal Government's interest to alleviate and not contribute to terrible traffic congestion in the Greater Washington Area.

Do you feel that the climate toward whistleblowers has improved?

Strengthen whistleblower protection so you don't shoot the messenger.

He wanted to assure you in the strongest possible way that Maryland will meet its commitment.