"I think we feel it imperative to move forward and strengthen whistleblower protections."
"I just want to come and thank all of you for your testimony today, but for also having stood up as whistleblowers and put yourselves on the line."
"We are going to take their statements at face value and in good faith, and we really hope that this time around we can move forward."
"We are very hopeful--we are confident that we will get it out of the House again."
"I want to thank the chairman for taking this up as one of the first orders of business."
"I will look at your testimony."
"Transparency is something that we need too in our government."
"I want to thank you for your support for what is often described as the Nation's Metro system"
"we look forward to continuing to work with you on that effort"
"I do have a concern. I know you hopefully have received a letter that Steny Hoyer and I and Donna Edwards sent to you and your team about the cuts that have been made in Metrobus in the suburban Maryl..."
"I encourage you, and Mr. Chairman, thank you for proposing that we use stimulus dollars to keep some of these lines and services operational."
"Thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to thank you for your support for what is often described as the Nation's Metro system."