We hope very much in this session of Congress, finally, at last, at long, long last, we will get that done.

If we work together, we can fix what's wrong, we can improve it and we can make it right.

These issues are vital to the long-term development of tribes as self-sufficient governments.

How do we decide to raise the funding for it and meet the funding needs, even now, during more difficult times?

I'm considering introducing legislation that would enhance retention of those experienced career service members.

This is a hearing to discuss FAA reauthorization, but especially to discuss the issue of modernization.

We understand that there are opportunities to move toward what is called NextGen.

I would hope everyone that you have the potential to work with that can contribute in a positive way to this would say, 'I'll tell you what, the FAA reaches out so much we're tired of hearing from them.'

I am concerned we are not maintaining a balanced force, retaining enough of the very individuals who have gained the benefit of experience these past years of increased operations.

There's a lot about the Congress that everybody's frustrated about, even those who serve in this body.

Thanks for holding the hearing and hanging on to this subject because we need to fix it.

The NextGen technology that we'll be talking about today is of strong interest to my constituents.