Peter DeFazio actually said...

"I want to ensure that the FAA has resources and funding stability needed to preserve the safety of the Nation's aviation system."

"I want to ensure the FAA has the resources and funding stability needed to preserve the safety of the Nation's aviation system."

"I am concerned that the system was not as safe as it could and should be during the shutdown because of the reason I already mentioned: people stressed out, not getting paychecks, doing extra work to ..."

"It is vital that the FAA be able to function without interruption to ensure the safety of our air system."