David Schweikert: “I thank Representative Gallego. I appreciate that. Let's put some facts around this. Phoenix Sky Harbor International…”

“I thank Representative Gallego. I appreciate that. Let's put some facts around this. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the tenth busiest airport in the United States, but we have something that is a little unique--and think about this because this is coming to your neighborhood, too. We actually have a downtown airport. Our city grew up around an airport, so it makes traffic patterns and the mechanics dealing with it quite unique. Also, our big county has about 4.2 million people in it. It is either the third or fourth most populous county in the United States--so a huge population. Remember, Arizona has been attributed as the most urbanized State in the country. I have a downtown airport, and then the FAA goes and starts to change the flight patterns. When it becomes one of the biggest issues at all of our congressional offices, they are arrogant; they don't return calls. We point out the fact that they are violating last year's law, and they just grin at you and then walk out of the meetings with this sort of arrogant vanity. This is the process we, as Members--and remember, there are seven congressional districts that touch this Phoenix metroplex area that all care about this. This is our opportunity to at least get our voices heard. I am going to ask the chairman, please consider what is happening to 4.2 million people in the Phoenix area.…”