It is clear to me that it is not going to get any less complicated. It is going to be more complicated considerably by the way it is moving.

The strength of the covered list rests with the Commission's Equipment Authorization Program, and that predates the covered list.

I am deeply concerned by these reports, that such a program would not only constitute a misuse of the ESF, but it would circumvent Congress's role in approving such an action.

We must do more to improve the air travel experience of passengers with disabilities.

I appreciate you holding this important hearing today.

It is so unacceptable when they cannot get to professionals within that system.

We are facing an unprecedented spending epidemic. We are in a deficit spending situation.

I am deeply concerned by these reports, that such a program would not only constitute a misuse of the ESF, but it would circumvent Congress's role in approving such an action.

When I was serving in a previous role as United States Ambassador to Japan, the third largest economy in the world, we were able to get them to block untrusted carriers because of what had happened here.

The decision made by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, and by yourself to guarantee all deposits of both banks... sets a dangerous and uncertain precedent.

Unfortunately, our Nation has accumulated an unprecedented amount of debt at levels that are unsustainable at this point.

The mantra of Washington seems to be never let a good crisis go to waste.

I was glad to see the Commission resists to adding any uncertainty into such an important part of our credit markets.

There are deep concerns there. We have got, potentially, Chinese companies working with the Mexican Military to take adverse actions on U.S. assets.

It damages the confidence of taxpayers in America.

I also agree with you that consent-based siting is the path forward.

We are challenged in conducting rigorous oversight to strengthen U.S. financial systems and ensure that the dollars that taxpayers have entrusted to us with are spent responsibly.

I think it is also important that our allies do the same.