Gerry Connolly actually said...

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

"I have just three things that I want to bring to the Subcommittee's attention; the first has to do with land preservation and protecting drinking water sources and the establishment of public park lan..."

"Having this hearing I think is terribly important."

"There are things we can do as policymakers in local government especially that can make a big difference."