Gerry Connolly actually said...

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

"Congress was instrumental in establishing this new safety oversight body."

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

"Steny Hoyer has just been a pivotal figure in making sure that happens over the years."