"I thank the Chairman, also for our mutual efforts to try to hold everybody's feet to the fire on Congress's intent to get people working and get some of the Stimulus money out."
"Not one person asked me to come to Washington and pass more red tape. People want jobs and they want them now."
"As it turned out, Mr. Oberstar and I were only able to get about 7 percent of that entire package for infrastructure."
"I want these new important transportation officials to know that you are being closely observed today."
"We have a responsibility to make certain that if there are deficiencies in the operation of our regional carriers, that actions are taken to correct those deficiencies."
"I have to express my concern that FAA as an agency has been immobilized, and for 2 years we haven't had an Administrator."
"It is our responsibility and duty to help restore the public's faith through introducing strong and meaningful legislation."
"We have to require airlines to disclose to consumers the operator of the flight prior to purchasing their ticket."
"These types of practices must come to an end, and regional airlines must be held accountable for negligence."
"the airlines should be able to access--the representative from New York, Ms. Slaughter, went beyond what I had recommended"
"It is agreed upon by the union or the representative and the airline?"