We have been down the road of promises before, both the Federal Government, when we promised funding and broke that promise.

the March 2010 audit of Metro's safety program by the Federal Transit Administration, requested by Senator Mikulski.

If the Federal Government increases its investment in the system, it should also increase its oversight of operations and capital projects, so as to ensure that tax dollars are being well spent.

I believe the Federal Government must play a greater role in ensuring the safety of Metro for its riders and employees.

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.

We are going to say this is who we heard from.

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

I have a must do, should do, and would like to do list. The must dos have to get done.

I applaud and support the administration's request of $150 million in fiscal year 2011 for Metro.

Not enough organization.

We are in addition to. We are not in lieu of what either Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia, the Virginia localities would contribute.

I want to thank you for holding this very important hearing on the WMATA budget.

Seeing some of these people in orange jumpsuits may be one of the best remedial actions we can take.

I would urge HUD and the HUD inspector general to continue to work with the Department of Justice and Treasury.

That which is measured gets done.

Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago?

Looking at the President's request, there have been requests for increased funding in the International Trade Administration.

We will be intensifying our outreach efforts to small- and medium-sized companies that are already engaged in exporting.