Adriano Espaillat actually said...

"I will not give up this fight until this prohibition is repealed."

"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."