The United States has the safest aviation system in the world. That can never be taken for granted.

I share their observations, views, and concerns about safety in the air.

UAS have emerged as a strong growth sector in the aviation industry and are providing good-paying jobs here in the United States.

During the historic hurricane season we had this year, UAS played an important role in relief and the recovery efforts.

The United States is a world leader in aviation. We are also the world leader in innovation, and one of the sectors that I want to see thrive is the use of unmanned aerial systems.

I appreciate you being here. And I just wanted to tell you again--I don't think--you or Ms. Plaskett weren't here when I said Ranking Member DeFazio and myself and Congressman Garret Graves are going down to Puerto Rico and the Virgin…

for more Federal dollars. We got to figure this out. That is the number-one priority.

We have to pass the law before she has to implement it.

It gives the FAA Administrator a whole lot of authority, and complete freedom from DOT, OMB [Office of Management and Budget], and Congress.

Again, for 20 years they failed to do that.

I can assure you that rural areas are going to be attended to.