Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

"Let me understand. Because, you know, per square foot makes some sense."

"I stress, I am not laying this at the feet of the people at the table, but unless we find out what the facts are, we won't be able to be of any help."

"Very limited approaches anywhere in downtown Washington, sir."

"I am only asking since you are a new regime, if you will forgive me, if you would be willing to look at things..."