Brian Fitzpatrick actually said...

"There must be stronger requirements to address the noise, environmental health, and safety issues impacting those underneath flightpaths."

"The FAA needs to be more responsive to community concerns in concert with local officials."

"When the big one hits--and it's only a matter of time--our airports need to be up and running so that federal aid can come in quickly--it's a matter of life or death for my constituents."

"We must keep our commitment to say 'never again,' preventing terrorists from infiltrating the cockpit and using commercial airliners like a guided missile."