John Thune

So, I mean, and it is just been--it has been a very slow process with lots of delays.

So, as this committee looks toward developing this FAA reauthorization bill, do you believe there are opportunities for the FAA to incorporate adaptive or dynamic airspace management technologies into its NextGen initiative?

Recent ATC issues at airports across the country have certainly highlighted the need for modernization.

I am deeply concerned about the FAA's slow progress on NextGen.

I hope that you will--that the agency will double down when it comes to just dealing with prioritizing taxpayer services.

I know you've been asked this, but I would like to press on it a little bit, if I might.

So, I mean, and it is just been--it has been a very slow process with lots of delays.

So, as this committee looks toward developing this FAA reauthorization bill, do you believe there are opportunities for the FAA to incorporate adaptive or dynamic airspace management technologies into its NextGen initiative?

As the next FAA reauthorization approaches, it is essential that modernizing the Nation's air traffic control system remains a top priority.

Recent ATC issues at airports across the country have certainly highlighted the need for modernization.

I am deeply concerned about the FAA's slow progress on NextGen.

The idea behind the update was to reduce trade barriers and allow more low-value items to be imported into the country duty-free.

There is really zero that I can tell related to market access.

In 2015, I led a trade provision with my colleague, Senator Wyden, which was included in the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act.

I think what perhaps it is a proxy on is the partisanship with which you approach not only that issue but every other issue.

In Ms. Sohn, President Biden has nominated someone who cannot fulfill part of the responsibilities of FCC commissioner, and whose record strongly suggests that she cannot be relied upon to fulfill any of her responsibilities in an…

The whole point was to scuttle a bipartisan deal on Lifeline.

I think what perhaps it is a proxy on is the partisanship with which you approach not only that issue but every other issue.

I urge all my colleagues, for those reasons and many others... to join me in opposing the nominee.

You have been an outspoken critic... of conservative media outlets that you would be in charge of regulating.

Serious leaders demonstrate the ability to act in a fair and impartial manner.

Ms. Sohn is interested in reinstituting the Obama era, heavy handed net neutrality rules.

Your long record, I would say a virulent partisanship has raised a number of questions.

I think we have all been down this road before.

In Ms. Sohn, President Biden has nominated someone who cannot fulfill part of the responsibilities of FCC commissioner, and whose record strongly suggests that she cannot be relied upon to fulfill any of her responsibilities in an…