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

"Since the program can be operated at zero cost through premiums and fees, it is not clear why the agency believes authority to establish the program and further appropriations are necessary for starting such a program. I am curious as to why the FAA or Department of Transportation did not include a request for such language in the President's budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015."

Source: Letter from Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) to FAA Administrator Huerta concerning a loan program to assist aircraft owners and pilots in upgrading to ADS-B equipment.

FMI: http://graves.house.gov