Rick Larsen actually said...

"We must avoid politicizing aviation safety."

"It is vitally important that we allow the various investigations and reviews to run their course before we take legislative action."

"[i]f the public doesn't feel safe about flying then they won't fly; if they don't fly, airlines don't need to buy airplanes; if they don't need to buy airplanes, then airplanes don't need to be built;..."

"The committee will continue its thorough investigation until it fully understands all the issues surrounding the 737 MAX accidents."