Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"There ought to be a formula established that says, OK. You want to cut the funds that go into the FAA, OK, then here's how many controllers we have."

"In 2006, a former FAA Administrator informed me that Newark Liberty air traffic control needed at least 35 controllers to move traffic safely."

"Safety is the most important issue and there will be no compromise on safety."

"Well, it's going to be someplace. I mean, you can't get more liquid in a quart bottle than the quart was intended to hold."