Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Before someone achieves the status of captain, is there a requirement in the regionals that they fly a particular number of hours--have flown a particular number of hours?"

"Thank you for calling this hearing, because, though our flight safety record is so outstanding, when we look at the total of aviation and its services, the situation with the Colgan flight is one that..."

"Flight 3407 taught us that we need to improve pilot training, address flight-crew hours of service, and implement consistent safety standards for both regional and large air carriers."

"I am pleased with how successful the transition was, and I look forward to the benefits that it will bring to those residents of New Jersey."