Rick Larsen actually said...

"But--and this is an imperfect analogy, but if I bought a house and I paid off my mortgage, if I want to--if someone wants it, they just don't get it because I have already--if I am a symbol of the U.S..."

"NextGen implementation hasn't been solid. It--to be--that is being nice about it. It has been fits and starts."

"We need to improve our airport infrastructure across the country. We need to ensure the safety of the system and the fair treatment of the flying public."

"Understanding current protections and then identifying any gaps will be critical as we develop meaningful improvements in consumer protections for the flying public."