Peter Welch

I have never understood why they really need that nonrefundable ticket, other than it is a way they can extract more money.

I think Senator Markey's cash refund bill really makes a lot of sense.

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

I only have a little more time. Let me ask this last question.

I think I am next here. Mr. Shaw, Ms. Homendy testified that this was a preventable accident. Do you agree?

You are responsible when the train starts to when the train comes into the terminal, correct?

Whose responsibility was it to prevent this preventable accident from happening?

One of the biggest beneficiaries is Norfolk Southern. They can roll their two-to-three-mile trains through there without anybody asking a question because you trust them to do the right thing. And they didn't do the right thing.

Will Government step up to provide physical, emotional, and health security as a result of this, just like it would if there was a military threat to our country?

On the Rural Partnership Program, do you agree that the Institutes of Rural Partnership, such as the one established at the University of Vermont, and Senator Leahy played a major, major role in that, are a very effective means to research…

I just try to convey the sense of urgency that these farmers had.

The clock is ticking here for these folks, so anything that we can do to speed that up, they really need the help.

We seem to have very strong bipartisan recognition that there is a lot of work to be done in order to maintain the skies being safe and sound.

On the Rural Partnership Program, do you agree that the Institutes of Rural Partnership, such as the one established at the University of Vermont, and Senator Leahy played a major, major role in that, are a very effective means to research…

The clock is ticking here for these folks, so anything that we can do to speed that up, they really need the help.

I just try to convey the sense of urgency that these farmers had.

We seem to have very strong bipartisan recognition that there is a lot of work to be done in order to maintain the skies being safe and sound.

I just want to express as a flier and as one of the people who takes for granted that things are going to work.

The changes in the analytic approach by the Supreme Court, in my view, has resulted in a significant threat to the legislative prerogatives

The court is the ultimate legislative body, when it has the capacity to essentially waive away the rights of the people

On the Rural Partnership Program, do you agree that the Institutes of Rural Partnership, such as the one established at the University of Vermont, and Senator Leahy played a major, major role in that, are a very effective means to research…

The clock is ticking here for these folks, so anything that we can do to speed that up, they really need the help.

I just try to convey the sense of urgency that these farmers had.

There was a clear set of protocols that well-trained people were able to follow and provide maximum safety and immediate response.

What steps can we take in Congress to meet the needs of aviation safety specialist and other airline employees?