Peter DeFazio

Now they have to at least tell you that they don't agree.

Just in answer to an earlier question, I did change the law a number of years ago, and I think the--Mr. Sumwalt is aware of this.

But the point is a year elapsed before Boeing told the FAA. What actions did the FAA take at that point in time? Did you consider that inappropriate behavior by Boeing?

The pilots are supposed to correct the system. But until after Lion Air, the pilots didn't know the system was installed.

Well, in this case it led to triggering the MCAS, which is safety critical.

OK, then why would it trigger with a single point of failure? I mean isn't that kind of standard, that we never have a safety critical system trigger off a single point of failure?

We must ensure that safety is the top priority at every turn--for manufacturers, suppliers, airlines, the FAA, and all involved in the aviation industry.

What firewalls exist between manufacturers and its FAA-designated representatives to ensure proper oversight and that there is no undue influence placed on them?

Does the FAA have enough internal expertise to oversee the most sophisticated engineering work in the world?

Does the FAA have sufficient resources to oversee the delegation program?

We will not leave any stone unturned.

They deserve answers and accountability, as does the general flying public.

We lost 346 lives, people with families and loved ones whose lives will never be the same.

How can you have a critical safety system certified?

I don't want anyone to think that we are going to walk out of here today with all the answers; we aren't.

I encourage all Members to personally continue monitoring this situation.

Therefore, the foundation of the U.S. aviation system is safety.

If that is, in fact, true, the ODA program is not working as Congress intended.

I want you to clarify the ODA process, as well as the agency's role in determining risk assessments assigned to key safety features on the aircraft.

I encourage all members of the subcommittee to personally continue monitoring the situation, and staff is available for any questions you might have surrounding the investigation.

Chair DeFazio and I continue to engage with the FAA, the National Transportation Safety Board, Boeing, pilots, aviation stakeholders, and others about these accidents.

Regaining that trust first and foremost requires transparency.

The pilots didn't know the system was installed. Is that correct?

The Federal Government has been far too complacent over the past twenty years in confronting this substantial challenge.

It is not only conceivable, but likely, that the Arctic Ocean will become passable, at least on a seasonal basis.