Rick Larsen actually said...

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

"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."

"I think it is critical for the committee to hear a few takeaways from that meeting."