Donald Payne actually said...

"This is about leveling the playing field and everyone having the opportunity to compete in this great Nation."

"I know that when companies conspire against a supplier to shut out the only minority firm manufacturing a particular product, you are being discriminated against."

"One of my priorities in examining racial discrimination in the Federal passenger rail contracting space is ensuring that minority men- and women-owned businesses have opportunities to build capacity a..."

"Some uncomfortable conversations need to be had to bring about a positive result."