Rick Larsen actually said...

"But with that immense promise comes the need to make sure that we have a robust safety framework in place, and it is not an easy thing to achieve particularly as Congress is cautious to not overregula..."

"This committee has not convened a hearing on commercial space transportation since 2009, and I think we can all agree that there have been many exciting advancements in the industry that have occurred..."

"Among other things, I hope this hearing will help inform and encourage progress on a timely FAA reauthorization bill."

"You know, for all my life I have thought if only my birthday we could have a hearing on air traffic control staffing."