But our responsibility--and we have put a heck of a lot of money, probably more than any other system in the country, Federal money, into the system.

We want to make certain that this system is safe and well run and financially responsible.

I feel a lit bit more reassured that at least some of the inspection has been completed on these power connectors.

We cannot--we must not--allow this to happen again.

I want an agreement. I am really just tired of this.

I'd be glad to work with the gentleman on both sides of the aisle to put that request forward.

If that doesn't happen or we don't feel that'll happen, two things can happen. We will come back and we will revisit the funding.

If we don't get some agreement to get this done and something in writing by the time I get back in September, I guarantee you the fur will fly.

I am a strong advocate of the private sector. If this nonsense continues, in the lack of management, the ability to get expensive management in place, I will work and I think I can get support to require that the operations and management…

I have no problem giving the District of Columbia, our national capital, the money to have the finest, most efficient service, but they also have to be accountable.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that it somehow shorted out.

I thank the gentleman. And that is where the markets are, and that is a small area we should be supporting, where we are just minor players right now. We should actually be expanding. But I thank you for bringing this to the attention of…