Garret Graves actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this important hearing on the impacts of the shutdown to the aviation system."

"It is unfortunate that the FAA is not here today to share that information with us, but I know the Subcommittee will be focusing on the FAA's implementation efforts in the coming months."

"It seems like lower prices would be helpful versus the higher prices that other states have."

"I was a little offended by the suggestion that anybody who has received a contribution suddenly has been bought in regard to an agenda."