Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"He wanted to assure you in the strongest possible way that Maryland will meet its commitment."

"We are going to say this is who we heard from."

"This demonstrates the President's commitment to smart growth, his recognition that it is in the Federal Government's interest to alleviate and not contribute to terrible traffic congestion."

"I believe the Federal Government must play a greater role in ensuring the safety of Metro for its riders and employees."