Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"We appreciate the leadership of this Committee particularly and how closely you've worked with us to address these issues and to force the FAA to do its job."

"This, along with provisions that address the issue of foreign ownership and control of our domestic airlines, are important in protecting U.S. workers and consumers alike."

"I did it for my own convenience."

"We need to find a quick solution to a contract, to find a way to keep those experienced controllers from retiring."