"I would encourage this committee to look into the safety measures that can be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future."
"We are going to have to take a look, make some hard decisions."
"I want to once again extend my sincerest condolences to the families, friends and others who suffered losses during Monday's tragic Metrorail accident."
"It is no coincidence that both our transportation and energy systems are simultaneously at a crossroads."
"Well, thank you, Dr. Palmer, and thank all of you for your testimony."
"I strongly support this legislation."
"This will be a continuing effort of our Subcommittee and I think you have given us a good start to our work."
"I want to thank the leadership for moving forward."
"I think in one report it is 1,700, is it miles? I know it is a unit."
"I want to thank our panels of witnesses for coming before the Water and Wildlife Subcommittee today to discuss mountaintop removal coal mining."
"The message when we pass this--and I certainly hope that we will pass this--is that America has made a priority protecting people from violence because of diversity."