Garret Graves actually said...

"This means that disruptions, lack of capacity, higher prices, delays, and cancellations will continue if we're unable to get ahead of the projected demand for air travel."

"There's no question that we're at a crossroads in civil aviation."

"Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's (AOPA) perspective on 'Examining the Current and Future Challenges Facing the Aerospace Workforce.'"

"This hearing is focused on exploring how the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill could address these workforce shortages--an absolutely critical issue."