Donald Payne actually said...

"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."

"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 do want to recognize the efforts of Deputy Administrator Amit Bose who, since his appointment, has been very aggressive in facilitating meetings between the private sector and quasi-public railroad ..."

"I commend the Biden administration for taking bold steps to ensuring diversity and inclusion."