Peter DeFazio: “You have changed people's lives. You have better-protected transit workers from the threat of assault at work.”

This was purposely done so federal funding would be directed to frontline workers for our pay and benefits and to prevent growing inequality.

I am proud of the work of this committee and this Congress, as a whole, for these last 2 years to break through that inertia and deliver for the American people.

We can't allow $1 to go to Wall Street before fixing operational issues and concluding contract negotiations.

He is an honorary member of our union, and I am proud to call him my friend.