Maria Cantwell actually said...

"I believe the NTSB's challenge will be to become more assertive in communicating to Congress if government entities continue to be downright dismissive of the Board's efforts."

"I am committed to giving that leadership, and I have taken a personal interest in the offshore patrol cutter."

"We have to find a way of getting both running and cooperating."

"I have spent a lot of time getting up to speed and understanding what the oversight and regulation has been and trying to improve the safety of the Air Medical Service."