Adriano Espaillat actually said...

"FAA should establish an effective system requiring manufacturers, airlines, pilots and others in the industry to report potential safety problems or defects as an 'early warning system.'"

"The FAA plays too critical of a role in ensuring the safety of the traveling public to be shut down again."

"Any nominee for FAA Administrator who does not unequivocally agree to safety reforms at the FAA is not qualified to serve as the leader of this critical organization."

"Congress cannot punt on this issue any longer."