Maria Cantwell actually said...

It's time to stamp out any proposals to increase the already high tax burden imposed on the aviation sector.

this R&D tax credit is a fundamental element that's very important to us.

I think we're probably educating a lot of foreigners with advanced degrees in aviation, and they're probably going home to various places.

To remain competitive in the short-term, the United States must reinstate the R&D tax credit for 2012.