As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the signing of the OAS Inter-American Charter, I wanted to convene a hearing to assess the progress of democracy in the hemisphere.

Elections are one element of a democracy, but without all the other aspects of what we would consider a democratic country-- independent branches of government, a judiciary that is honest, and a legal system that is transparent, that…

What do we do with that universe?

Moving costs money at the end of the day.

Should we simply condemn these people to Government-supported group homes?

if we only have routes that provide for the greatest profitability, that does not mean that everybody gets access.

Public transportation is a critical element of our transportation network, and recognition of its importance continues to rise.

there is nearly a generation who does not know what it is to live in an America without the Americans With Disabilities Act

Transit provides a lifeline to basic goods and services for people with limited mobility, particularly in rural communities.

The opportunity to move forward is at our disposal.

The Bumpers amendment is a huge handicap to Haiti, and that is something that, if you guys want, you might want to repeal.