Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"I've received many assurances from the FAA over the years that this issue would be remedied, but the problem persists."

"Most of the delays in the air traffic system have as their starting point the New York area."

"The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty Airport is critical to the entire aviation system, to the flying public."

"I'd like your commitment that you're going to devote the time and energy to solving the Newark air traffic control problem that we wrestle with constantly."