Ray LaHood: “I submit that this is an abdication of a solemn duty--which cannot be delegated--to the Senator or anyone else.”

I wonder if something mechanical took place, Anderson. And, the way that it appears to be descending, it appears that they -- the pilots lost control of the plane and it descended very, very quickly.

I think that was a very, very good decision.

I do think that there can be new rules and regulations. And I think while we were at DOT, we promulgated some very strong rules and regulations regarding rail safety.

It's not uncommon to have a crash in an area where there are residents.