"Yes, there is tremendous potential in commercial application of drone technology. But, first and foremost, we have to establish the rules that absolutely ensure the integrity and the safety of our aviation system today."
"I was pleased to read that the FAA is going ahead with CACI [Conditions AMEs Can Issue]."
"There have been concerns expressed to me by commissioners in six counties about this legislation and by other Representatives from Oregon who represent some of those six counties have also echoed thos..."
"The toys need to be restricted, in terms of where they can operate."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Appreciate the opportunity, appreciate the fact of you convening the committee on this important topic today."
"I would hope that doesn't take too long."
"The introduction of the bill on the replacement of the icebreaker is absolutely critical."
"$40 million? Yes. We can find that under a couch cushion. I mean, if Paul Ryan can find $8 billion under a couch cushion, there has got to be $40 million somewhere still under there."
"This was not a knee-jerk reaction to Chatsworth, and this has been something that has been a very, very long time in the making."
"It is clear that the Class I's aren't going to be able to meet the deadline."
"But what I am trying to get at here is everybody here wants to get this done as quickly as possible."