Donald Payne actually said...

"Thank you, sir, for that compelling testimony."

"As a black man, I know that feeling when people treat you differently because of the color of your skin."

"It is deeply troubling to hear that your company did not receive fair consideration for a project because there was no minority participation goal."

"I have been a longstanding advocate of the DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, which facilitates the success of women- and minority-owned businesses throughout the transportation sector."