Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I thank the distinguished majority leader, and also just thank him for his consistent ongoing leadership and support for Metro."

"the Federal Government is a free rider. It doesn't provide operating subsidies and everyone else has to basically underwrite Federal employees using metro."

"I believe Barbara Mikulski played a key role in that."

"I was proud to work closely with Mr. Wiedefeld, and with the union, and with commuter advocates."