Sam Graves actually said...

"I am a little bothered that we are not here today talking about some of the new technology."

"It is important to remember that the FAA's primary responsibility is as the aviation safety regulator and provider of safe and efficient air traffic services."

"I am working with Representative Nikema Williams on a discussion draft of legislation that would build off of language in the Build Back Better bill."

"Not only do we have to keep the FAA focused on these missions, but we also have to ensure that concerns about emissions are not used as a weapon to curtail aviation growth or shut down airports."