Chuck Schumer actually said...

"So I want to make sure that your obligation to allow competition of DCA and your obligation to serve regional markets, you do not feel they are mutually exclusive."

"It is equally important that service is competitive in terms of both the cost and quantity of the flights."

"You just do not want to see the small planes go into the large cities and neglecting the smaller cities."

"First, on behalf of New York's fishermen, I really want to thank you, Mr. Chairman."