"We will never stop talking about race."
"Absolutely."
"I am very honored and pleased to appear before you today."
"I know firsthand the significance of the many programs and various matters that fall within your jurisdiction."
"Our Nation suffers when those who are talented, who have new ideas, and who want to work hard are denied the opportunity to compete because of their ethnic background, race, or gender."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your kindness."
"there needs to be more specific language in the RFPs issued by Federal grantees"
"there needs to be more aggressive and consistent compliance monitoring of the DBE program"
"the program has stood up in court over and over again"
"I want to say a word about the constitutional soundness of the DOT DBE programs."
"I want to discuss with you today one of those various matters that is of great importance and concern not only to me personally, but I believe to our Nation as a whole."