We need to be able to have that communication.

I think this is what is different from our country. I mean, 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.

It hasn't improved because the employees who would utilize that type of system don't know that it even exists.

the GSA has got to get cracking on these two other Federal board appointments?

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

It will be my intention that when the NTSB makes their recommendations that we have a public discussion of that.

So, as of now, almost 11 months since the accident, there is no joint regular systematic, joint mechanism of communication?

I believe it is in the best interest of the functionality of the system that labor and management have a regular systematic way of communicating.

Well, what about the safety and the safety training and the safety officer?

Well, I think that is an interesting insight.

I am really committed to them having that service.

I would encourage the Congress to look at that, both for Metro here, but for everybody around the country.

We do believe, though, there has to be modernization. There has to be safety reform, and there has to be accountability.

So, if we wanted to modernize, it would take additional revenue from either your Federal partners or other partners.

Well, that is a pretty startling kind of breakdown there because it is the rail that carries the majority of the passengers.

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

I would like you to submit for the record the 10 top safety and hazard concerns.

So what the hell does that mean? Pardon me.