Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

Together, these investments, along with support from State and local governments, have created a foundation from which transit agencies can ...

We owe them a debt of gratitude, along with our continued commitment to give public transit employees safe workplaces and fair compensation.

It is clear that GAO's recommendations are intended to improve the Federal programs that serve the American people, not gut them.

In this regard, this report is an excellent roadmap for Congress to further strengthen invaluable Federal programs...