Sam Graves actually said...

"We used to hear over and over and over again when Republicans were in the majority, why aren't we doing infrastructure?"

"Instead, today's hearing is going to be nothing more than a political spectacle and a chance for the President's opponents to try to undermine him."

"But instead, this is a political distraction. It takes us away from the important work that this committee should be doing."

"Put simply, salty air and exposed planes don't mix."