When we are starting to mess with the genetic makeup of people, the potential for evil is so great it is--it is almost unimaginable.

I think there are great arguments for us to try to get less dependent on fossil fuels anyway, simply from a strategic standpoint.

There are very, very strong arguments that it makes us less safe as a country.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate your leadership on this. These are very important hearings to have, and hopefully we can look to solutions in the future. Thank you.

The agency has failed to comply with these provisions, and I have to say, Mr. Chairman, it is equal opportunity failure.

I understand the concern of people for quiet technology and all of that, wanting a wonderful experience at the parks.

By not complying with these congressional mandates, the FAA places viability of the Grand Canyon air tour industry in jeopardy.

We need the FAA and the National Park Service to work together to identify reasonably achievable quiet technology standards.

I think that is where the frustration of a lot of people is coming in, is that every time they seem to be trying to meet something, the rules seem to be maybe changing a little bit.

Senator Ensign and I are very concerned. We have introduced legislation and, Mr. Chairman, the legislation is only a message to everyone.

I sense the frustration in some of your questions, and I share some of those same frustrations.

Whichever way we do it, I think what the air tour operators are asking for is, they are just asking how do we meet this?