i would like to comment on the colgan situation. i read the transcript, and a think be on the training issue was the issue of the lack of competence of the individuals transcript from the cockpit ande observe thh conversation back3 there were totally preoccupied with personal issues, and that it is not just a matter of training. responsible individuals. and i think anyone who reads that transcript would realize that was a ood share of the problem. i want to comment -- we have had some othee airlines come together, i and understand all the advaatages of airlines combbning and working together pnd the many different ways they do that. but i am afraid that what i have seen is that there is something lost every time we get some airlines going together. a very recent case, i will not give specific names, but one airline that i felt was acting very, very well, and have got to tell you, everyone in congress is an expert on flying in airlines because we do it every week. but there is an irline thaa i thought was doing very well that was com

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secondly, i want to especially recognize and think the families of colgan flight 347 for being with us today and for their steadfast support of improving pilot's safety and the industry. we will move things along. and will enter my entire stake in into the record. -- i will enter my entire statement into the record. i ask unanimous consent for two weeks for all members to extend and revise their remarks and include additional material. my entire statement will appear in the record. without objection, the chair recognizes mr. petri. >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. to demonstrate how effective your leadership is, i'll ask unanimous consent that my statement be entered into the record. >> without objection, so ordered. welet me now -- obviously are trying to get to the witnesses to hear your testimony before we go to votes. let me now recognize our witnesses today. first, dr. gerald dillingham, the director of civil aviation issues with the government accountability office. mr. robert rivkin. mr. ben baldanza. the president and ceo of spirit airlines. mr. david ridley, southwest air