Eleanor Norton actually said...

"I have consistently supported autonomy for the District and would argue that Congress' actions have actually had a deleterious effect on the District, its management, and its residents."

"I certainly hope--Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate your indulgence because I certainly--as I said, our committee moved unanimously and the House moved unanimously on this."

"But you've not done short-term borrowing before?"

"you have so delayed WMATA getting funds due it that it has had to go and do short-term borrowing."