Rick Larsen actually said...

"The House did its job. This committee did its job."

"Hon. Rick Larsen, a Representative in Congress from the State of Washington, and Ranking Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, opening statement."

"the combined effect of irregular operations [caused] by [controller] staff shortages erodes the margin of safety in the NAS."

"Congress has a responsibility to address these challenges to ensure the United States remains the gold standard in aviation safety and air transportation."