"I have also been a firm advocate for the Chairman's bill, the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act"
"I introduced H.R. 2744, the Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act earlier this year"
"The first question I asked when I got the gavel was how we could strengthen the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program at the Federal Railroad Administration."
"No business should have the door closed on them before they can prove that they deserve a seat at the table."
"When I had the honor of being selected by my colleagues to become the chairman of this subcommittee, one of my first priorities was seeing how I could bring equity to the rail sector."
"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..."
"the disparity, and the inequities of our capitalistic society, coupled with the injustices from America's history of discriminatory practices against African Americans specifically, are reasons that D..."
"Thank you, sir, for that compelling testimony."
"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."
"Today, our responsibility is to listen and reflect on each person's experience."
"As a black man, I know that feeling when people treat you differently because of the color of your skin."