Peter DeFazio actually said...

"So somehow we are going to strive to have the lowest unit costs in the world--that is competing with the air traffic controllers in India."

"I appreciate the opportunity for the hearing, Mr. Chairman, but I really believe that, you know, we are not ready to go forward with this proposal."

"This air traffic control privatization scheme is an extreme and risky venture that will hand over control of our airspace, in effect, to the major airlines."

"Nor should we risk the safety of the flying public because a few Members of Congress and Senators--arguably, one Senator who is just leaving New Hampshire--want to impose drastic budget cuts."