"Had we in fact closed Metro that day, I think we would still be in gridlock in this region."
"I know my time is up, Mr. Chairman, but I can't help but observe on the tragedy of 9/11..."
"I am pleased to assure my colleague, in the Dulles corridor, we completely re-did the re-zoning at high end density so that it will be a transit-oriented development corridor."
"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."
"With a new administration and a pending transportation authorization bill, I believe that we can jump start extensions to transit service here in the national capital region."
"It is scandalous that the Federal Government provides a pittance for transit service to the national capital region."
"For the past 8 years, we have had to work with an administration that appeared to be ideologically opposed to funding extensions to transit systems."
"Though many may not be familiar with the acronym WMATA, it is absolutely essential to the operations of the Federal Government."
"My view is we should have Federal voting representation so long as Federal funds are flowing."
"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."