"Support in the House for these programs was evident last year when my amendment to increase funding for the Aviation Workforce Development Grants passed during Floor consideration of the Transportation Appropriations bill."
"provide the safest, most efficient aerospace industry in the world and satisfy the needs of aviation interests of the United States."
"I recently sponsored legislation--H.R. 2558--that would amend the requirements for primary airport status to include public airports that are also used by a military air reserve station."
"The Essential Air Service Program brings with it tremendous economic and quality of life benefits to the residents it serves."
"Williamsport originally qualified for Essential Air Service but did not enroll in the program because in 2008 U.S. Airways decided to provide service to the community without program funding."
"My district includes the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port by container volume in the country."
"We will need further research and innovation to develop zero-emission ships that will improve air quality and reduce climate pollution."
"These stories need to be told."
"I mean, if it's too hot, get out of the kitchen, right? This is part of our First Amendment rights."
"As someone of Puerto Rican descent, I would find it particularly offensive that they are censoring Roberto Clemente's own biography and books about him."
"that is just un-American to not have that kind of competition."