Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

"I particularly have to thank Mr. Rogers. You weren't asked a lot of questions but your courage spoke for itself."

"I need to tell you that I'm trying to help because of a bill I'm introducing that would fix the irrational disparity because tax benefits available to those who drive and those who use Metro resulting..."

"I do believe that that indicates the importance of this hearing to the Federal Government."

"I appreciate that you have recommended that."