"I agree that this is one of the most important areas for the Department and for our community to focus on."
"request to submit the following letters in support of H.R. 1265, 'Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act'"
"I would ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter from the American Association of Airport Executives, indicating support for the DeFazio-Massie bill, and a letter from U.S. Travel Assoc..."
"Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling today's hearing on the state of U.S. airports."
"we are looking at about $100 billion in the next 4 or 5 years in infrastructure needs throughout the United States."
"I look forward to hearing from him today, in particular about the needs and challenges Sea-Tac faces."
"This hearing provides an opportunity for us to better understand how Congress can help airports satisfy their growing capital needs."
"The FAA needs adequate staffing resources to do the job and keep pace with new demands and new technologies."
"Manufacturing and certification are critical to my home State."
"We are a little disappointed the FAA pulled out their technical representative from Beijing and put him in Singapore."
"The predictable and timely certification of aircraft and aircraft components is critical for domestic manufacturers."