Bob Menendez Jr.: “I want to thank the panel. This is an incredibly important topic, but I want to focus my comments elsewhere.”

Airlines and labor unions continually raise the issue of an aviation maintenance technician, or AMT, shortage.

This process is political and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.

Could expanding the scope of hazardous materials subject to increased safety regulations prevent future tragedies like the one in East Palestine?

I thank the FAA for their participation in this workshop. I look forward to continuing to work with you on putting an end to this problem.