Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I have introduced legislation, Mr. Chairman, to authorize transit extensions in the Orange, Blue, Yellow and Purple line corridors."

"We also need to understand how we can move to extend Metrorail service in our region."

"Had we in fact closed Metro that day, I think we would still be in gridlock in this region."

"I have some legislation that is before the House Finance Committee. We are going to have hearings in May on that legislation that would address that situation."