Steve Cohen actually said...

"It is encouraging that general aviation has become significantly safer over the past four decades with the number of fatal and nonfatal accidents declining since 2000."

"I had a constituent who was a friend and a great member of our community in Memphis who died in a plane accident maybe 6 months, 1 year ago."

"With more than 200 airports throughout that State, 80 percent of the communities are dependent on aviation for year-round access."

"The use of leaded avgas continues to remain a significant public health concern."