Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"if we impose unfunded mandates on the states on this issue, that we could actually diminish resources"

"I happen to represent one in Manchester that has an airport that US Air will fly directly to Reagan."

"the whole reason for a merger is to combine operations and throw somebody out of work."

"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and I thank you for holding this hearing to examine the issues associated with the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines."