PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Brian Mast: “If you have the same number of flights but less air traffic…”

Featuring: Brian Mast, Republican | U.S. House, Florida, District 21

Watch on YouTube

Rep. Mast: Democrats are digging their own grave

Published | Video Starts at 01:35

And, and you guys have laid out the case of very real threats for, you know, FAA is one of the easiest examples. I think the president pointed to that one as well. If you have the same number of flights but less air traffic controllers working in the towers, that's a very real physical threat for anybody traveling in aviation. What are they waiting for? Two planes to collide? These are real things that they're not willing to pay attention to strictly in the name of what they think is political victory for them. (01:35–01:45)

CLAIM

Asserts that reduced air traffic controllers pose a physical threat to aviation safety.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Brian Mast

Discover more from

Brian Mast

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.