Garret Graves

We need to maintain that leadership position by continuing to be innovative.

The FAA here, as good as they are--and they have an impeccable safety record, by all measures--is looking backwards.

I want to thank the vice chair of the committee, Congressman Yakym, for taking over the hearing.

We thank Chairman Graves (R-LA) and Ranking Member Larsen (D-WA) for their leadership on this legislation.

I look forward to unveiling the plan and encouraging my colleagues and industry stakeholders to work with my office...

Imagine a future where you can travel across town, from city to city, to an airport that is normally out of reach...

This isn't a research project; this isn't 'The Jetsons.' These capabilities are here today.

I want to thank Mike Edwards and the folks from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport for being here.

Ranking Member Cohen, we represent two traditional commercial airports, New Orleans Airport and Baton Rouge Airport.

I also ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 15 days for any additional comments and information submitted by Members or witnesses to be included in the record of today's hearing.

I think Cafe Du Monde's line has been longer about two-thirds of the year. So, I think that is a good thing.

My metric of success for your airport is if a line is longer at Cafe Du Monde, famous----

We represent two traditional commercial airports, New Orleans Airport and Baton Rouge Airport.

The Treasury Department has been a complete pain and given us the Heisman for months

The time is now that we make smart investments in general aviation.

I often remind him that he used to represent my sister, who then moved to an adjacent district to get better representation.

I want to start out this morning, and I want to congratulate and welcome my good friend, Steve Cohen, as ranking member.

I worry that kicking the can until the next reauthorization bill will set back American global leadership in aviation.

Advancements in technology and innovation in aircraft design have not just made aviation or air travel safer, but it has also lowered the threshold and allowed more Americans than ever to be able to be given the opportunity to experience…

No, seriously, Congressman Cohen and I have had the opportunity to work together on a number of initiatives and travel together over the years, and he is a good friend, and I am looking forward to working together with you this year.

I support increasing the red snapper quota for everyone.

The last thing state needs is more Federal Government, getting more involved and imposing more regulations on our fishermen.

We simply went back and tried to focus the resources and concentration and attention on the environment.

Yes, I want this bill, and it is going to advance important projects for resiliency in my hometown.

This bill will actually help, because what it does is it forces earlier interaction.