We can confidently assert that virtually all of our substantial aircraft maintenance is conducted by or under the direct supervision of certificated FAA repair stations in the U.S. or approved maintenance organizations in Canada.

It's very important to our country, very important to all regions of our country. And we want it to be made as safe as is possible.

One thing is certain about this country, we are all pretty mobile, we rely on a transportation system that is modern and safe and reliable.

I want to thank all of you for joining us today to talk about the importance of the issue of aviation safety.

We do not have one level of safety.

The foundation for democratic self-government is basic information to the American people.

We hope that you will commit in the hearings to a strong, candid, and really cooperative relationship with the Committee.

Many of us think that concentration has been very unhealthy.

Concentration in ownership of the media, including television, radio and the proposals for the cross-ownerships of newspapers--it's a very serious issue, because it will have a significant impact on what people in this democracy can see…

The quarterly contribution rate to the Universal Service Fund is as high as it has ever been.

We still have not made good on the 9/11 Commission's recommendation to build an interoperable public safety communications network.

It seems to me you will lead a rather unhealthy agency.