Peter DeFazio actually said...

"we want to thank you specifically for your leadership in putting forward a solution that would keep the FAA fully funded and operational"

"Your election--we do not appoint them on our side, Sam; we elect them--is a high point, and I think it is going to benefit aviation and the industry very well."

"we cannot allow this to happen again"

"the entire industry is galvanized and united as never before"