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..."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for calling this hearing to take a closer look at the FAA's oversight of commercial space transportation."

"It has been 7 years since this particular committee or subcommittee has had a hearing on commercial space."

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