Peter Welch actually said...

the 1,500-hour rule for training pilots has really become an impediment to replenishing the pilot work force.

the 1,500-hour rule for training pilots has really become an impediment to replenishing the pilot work force.

the 1,500-hour rule doesn't have any relevance to the actual performance of a pilot.

I do agree with you. First of all, I fly a lot like all of us do.