We have now reached the tipping point that requires, in my judgment, action by Congress.
Now, we need to change. We need to do it quickly and effectively.
This is a heavy lift. This is something that needs to be done.
A user fee structure...would provide a stable stream of funding.
I spoke on the floor of the Senate a number of times about general aviation and its importance to this country.
I think what Governor Engler indicated is the most important point, and that is the stability of funding for a project of this type is essen...
I have no interest in injuring business aviation, general aviation, or small airports.
The efficiencies that would be driven from a non-profit corporation...would provide funding as well for excellent and stable and professiona...
You know, I do not know that I can offer you much advice except to say we have painted ourselves into a fiscal policy corner.
I know the word 'privatization' has been used. I did not use it.
The question is not the endpoint. The question is what is the route to get to that endpoint.