Donald Payne actually said...

"Unfortunately, I have since learned that much work still needs to be done to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at obtaining work on Federal passenger rail contracts."

"It is not easy to come forward and describe when discrimination has happened to you, but it is a necessary story to tell."

"I believe this to be a historic event and that it sets significant precedent since this is the first hearing of its kind dedicated to identifying the pervasive racial discrimination in FRA-funded infr..."

"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."