Elijah Cummings actually said...

Admiral Cook, I had asked you about some type of timetable to deal with the backlog.

I would suggest that you take a look at his testimony; it is very good.

I fully understand why we need to get to the bottom of any existing medical situation that could compromise safe transportation.

But don't make it so he has to stop working, he can no longer do his job just because of an administrative situation.