Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"General Monteith is a proven leader with extensive experience who will help us accelerate innovation while protecting public safety. The commercial space sector is growing exponentially every year, and the FAA is committed to keeping pace with it. I’m pleased to welcome General Monteith to our team, and I look forward to working with him to ensure we remain on the cutting edge of this burgeoning industry."

Source: FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell, on the appointment of General Wayne R. Monteith to the position of Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.

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