the average distance between rows, as Senator Nelson has described in great detail--the average distance--before regulation, it was 35 inches, and today, it's about 31 inches.

Major airlines, including United, typically charge consumers $200 or more for changing or canceling a domestic flight.

What happened to Dr. Dao is just simply unconscionable.

It's those kind of rules that--maybe you have a reason for it, but it just doesn't make sense, and it's not in your interest, either, because you need to accommodate the traveling public.

The airline industry in this country has become anti-competitive and consumers are being hurt in the process.

That lasting finality can only come from legislation, which is why I have been open to finding a true bipartisan solution on this issue.

I want to particularly thank Senator Nelson not only for his focus on this issue, but for his excellent service for all Floridians--we are truly fortunate to have him represent us.

The FCC's proposed NPRMs to potentially preempt local authority would have, I think, devastating effects on the industry and on the choices available for consumers.

You're going to put up 4,000-plus satellites, you're going to cover every part of the globe.

The climate just isn't ripe at the moment for a legislative solution.

I'm an optimist by nature but it's pretty clear to me that the climate isn't ripe at the moment for any negotiations that will lead to real, substantive legislation.