Again, I do have concerns and share the concerns of Mr. Costello. This is a hard-fought provision. I will guarantee the gentleman that I am aware of his concerns. I will work with him as the bill proceeds hopefully through the conference…

If the gentleman will yield, I will only agree to this amendment if Mr. Graves agrees that this is his last amendment on this legislation. I know he is the chairman of the Small Business Committee. I know he has been an active member on…

First of all, I want to thank the gentleman for his leadership in representing so well the people of Puerto Rico. Also, again, Governor Fortuno, who preceded the current delegate. I talked to them about this situation, and they do indeed…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition, although I am not in opposition. I ask unanimous consent to control the time. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Again, I think the gentlelady's intentions are honorable, and I know she is trying to make certain that we are safe and secure. However, the way the amendment is crafted with actually requiring three air traffic controllers all the time in…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I yield myself the balance of my time. I believe the gentleman's intention is good. The problem I have is with the crafting of the amendment. Now, heaven knows that there's probably been no one that's more critical of TSA. I helped create…

Mr. Chairman, I do appreciate the intent of the gentleman who is the distinguished ranking member, former chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, but I think that the crafting of this amendment is somewhat flawed in that he does now require…

Again, I have to say that I have the greatest respect for the gentlemen from New Jersey, Mr. Garrett and Mr. Andrews, and the gentleman from New York. They all do have interests here, and they are trying to protect them. They are concerned…

Mr. Chairman, I have the greatest respect for the gentleman from New Jersey, and I understand his predicament. He has been one of the strongest advocates for his district on some of the potential problems that might arise from airspace…

I just rise in strong support of the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Neugebauer). He has worked with the committee in drafting this amendment, done an excellent job, and we also have the support of FAA on this amendment…

I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Hirono). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Neugebauer The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I would like to submit these letters in support of the bill for the record, and unless the gentlelady needs more time, I am prepared to support this amendment that is pending. Air Transport Association…

Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to allow them to submit their remarks. We are taking the amendment, and I know she is going to work with us. I would also be pleased to yield to our colleague from Hawaii.

I actually will support the amendment, but I wanted to give the gentlelady an additional minute to conclude if she had any remarks. As I said, we're very willing to work with her on her next amendment, and hope she would consider working…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I do not. But I was hoping to hear that the gentleman from Puerto Rico would be willing to work with me on his other amendment. And I'm sure he will. But I still will support his amendment because I'm that kind of a guy. I yield back the…

I reserve the balance of my time. Maybe the gentleman has a little response to my support for his amendment.